tightly
gb/tˈaɪtli/ us/tˈaɪtli/
A2
英语
~ 1300
义项
0 个义项
adverb
A2
property
1
In a firm and secure manner
In a way that is very firm and hard to move or open.
用法模式：
to hold [something] tightly
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'tightly' with 'firm' (adjective). Remember 'tightly' describes how an action is done, not a state.
近义词
firmly (Very close in meaning; slightly more formal in tone.)
反义词
loosely (Describes something not held or fixed firmly, allowing movement or space.)
搭配
hold tightly
|close tightly
|shut tightly
|grip tightly
主题
daily life
|physical actions
|core_vocabulary
例句
- She held the rope tightly so it wouldn’t slip.
- He closed the lid tightly to keep the food fresh.
- The baby gripped her mother’s hand tightly.
学习者例句
- I hold my bag tightly on the bus.
- He shuts the door tightly.
- She grips my hand tightly.
adverb
B1
property
2
In a strict or controlled manner
With rules or limits that are very strict.
常见错误：
Learners may confuse this with the physical meaning. Here it refers to rules or control, not physical grip.
近义词
strictly (Often interchangeable, but 'strictly' emphasizes adherence to rules more strongly.)
反义词
loosely (Indicates less control or fewer restrictions.)
搭配
tightly controlled
|tightly regulated
|tightly managed
主题
rules
|business
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The company is tightly regulated by the government.
- Security at the event was tightly controlled.
- Finances are tightly managed to avoid overspending.
学习者例句
- The school is tightly controlled.
- The money is tightly managed.
- The city is tightly regulated.
adverb
A2
property
3
Packed closely together
With things very close together and no empty space.
近义词
densely ('Densely' often refers to arrangement in space; 'tightly' can imply firmness as well.)
反义词
loosely (Things are more spread out and not close together.)
搭配
tightly packed
|tightly sealed
|tightly bound
主题
space
|description
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The clothes were tightly packed in the suitcase.
- The papers were tightly bound with string.
- The crowd stood tightly together in the hall.
学习者例句
- The box is tightly packed.
- The books are tightly bound.
- The people stand tightly together.
语法
词典原形
tightly
IPA
GB/tˈaɪtli/
US/tˈaɪtli/
音节与重音
tightly （1 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (tightly)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: tightly
- Plural: tightlies
词族
相关表达
hold on tightly
1/hˈoʊld ˈɔn tˈaɪtli/
fixed phrase
Grip something firmly and securely
To use your hands to keep something and not let it go.
例句
- Hold on tightly to the railing when you climb the stairs.
- She told him to hold on tightly during the rollercoaster ride.
tightly knit
1/tˈaɪtli nˈɪt/
fixed phrase
Having close relationships in a group
Describes a group of people who know each other well and support each other.
例句
- They live in a tightly knit community where everyone helps each other.
- The team is tightly knit and works very well together.
tightly sealed
1/tˈaɪtli sˈild/
fixed phrase
Closed so nothing enters or escapes
Closed in a way that air, liquid, or other things cannot get in or out.
例句
- Make sure the jar is tightly sealed before storing it.
- The letter was in a tightly sealed envelope.