taut

🇬🇧 UK/tɒ:t/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

adj.

Pulled or stretched tight; (of a body) firm and toned; (of writing or style) concise and controlled

拉紧的,绷紧的;结实的;简洁有力的

v.

To make taut; to tighten

拉紧,绷紧

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
tautother
=taut

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The rope was pulled taut across the framework.

  • 2.

    Her writing style is taut and economical with words.

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