tightness
US /ˈtaɪt.nəs/
UK /ˈtaɪt.nəs/
名词
1.
紧密, 紧绷, 狭窄
the state of being tight, firm, or constricted
示例:
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He felt a tightness in his chest.
他感到胸口发紧。
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The tightness of the knot made it difficult to untie.
绳结的紧密使其难以解开。
2.
紧俏, 紧张, 短缺
the quality of being scarce or in short supply
示例:
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The tightness of the job market made it hard to find work.
就业市场的紧俏使得找工作变得困难。
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There was a tightness in the budget, so we had to cut expenses.
预算紧张，所以我们不得不削减开支。