uptight
US /ˌʌpˈtaɪt/
UK /ˌʌpˈtaɪt/
形容詞
1.
緊張的, 焦慮的, 拘謹的
anxious or nervous; unable to relax
範例:
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She gets really uptight before exams.
她考試前會非常緊張。
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Don't be so uptight, just relax and enjoy the party!
別那麼緊張，放鬆點，享受派對吧！
2.
保守的, 拘謹的, 一本正經的
strictly conventional or moralistic
範例:
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Some people find his views a bit uptight.
有些人覺得他的觀點有點保守。
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The community was very uptight about public displays of affection.
這個社區對公開表達愛意非常保守。