tightly

🇬🇧 UK/'taitli/🇺🇸 US
B1

Definitions

adv.

In a firm, secure, or constricted manner; closely and firmly.

紧紧地,牢固地

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
tightother
+
lyin the manner of
=tightly

Common Collocations

  • 1.hold tightly紧紧抓住
  • 2.tightly sealed密封严实
  • 3.tightly packed紧密堆积
  • 4.tightly controlled严格管控

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She held her daughter's hand tightly as they crossed the busy street.

  • 2.

    The lid was screwed on so tightly that no one could open it.

  • 3.

    The security team tightly controlled access to the conference venue.

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