taut
adjective
UK/tɔːt/
US/tɑːt/
Definitions of taut adjective
tension(张力)
Stretched tightly or pulled to full extension; not slack.
拉紧的；绷紧的
A taut cable was stretched across the chasm.
一条拉紧的缆绳横跨峡谷。
She waited for the results, her face taut with anxiety.
她等待着结果，脸上因焦虑而紧绷。
The drumhead was stretched taut.
鼓皮被拉得很紧。
emotion(情绪)
- literary(文学性)
In a state of nervous tension or excitement.
紧张的；兴奋的
The film maintained a taut atmosphere throughout.
这部电影从头到尾都保持着紧张的氛围。
She felt taut as she waited for the interview results.
她在等待面试结果时感到紧张。
Her nerves were taut, waiting for the unexpected.
她的神经紧绷，等待着意外发生。
style(风格)
- literary(文学性)
Characterized by concise and controlled writing or speech.
（文章、讲话）简洁的；明快的
The novel was written with taut prose.
这本小说以简洁的散文写成。
His speaking style is taut and to the point.
他的演讲风格简洁而切中要点。
The report described the event with taut writing.
报告以简洁的文字描述了这一事件。