uptight
US /ˌʌpˈtaɪt/
UK /ˌʌpˈtaɪt/
形容词
1.
紧张的, 焦虑的, 拘谨的
anxious or nervous; unable to relax
示例:
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She gets really uptight before exams.
她考试前会非常紧张。
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Don't be so uptight, just relax and enjoy the party!
别那么紧张，放松点，享受派对吧！
2.
保守的, 拘谨的, 一本正经的
strictly conventional or moralistic
示例:
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Some people find his views a bit uptight.
有些人觉得他的观点有点保守。
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The community was very uptight about public displays of affection.
这个社区对公开表达爱意非常保守。