taut
adjective uk/tɔːt/ us/tɑːt/
(TIGHT)
拉紧的，绷紧的
tight or completely stretched
a taut rope 拉紧的绳子
He kept his eyes on the road ahead, his face taut with concentration. 他眼睛盯着前方的道路，神情专注，脸紧绷着。
Compare: slack adjective (NOT TIGHT)
(EXCITED/NERVOUS)
literary紧张的；兴奋的
excited or nervous
His latest film was described as a taut thriller. 他的最新一部电影被归为惊悚片。
There was a taut edge to Chris's voice. 克里斯的声音中透着紧张。
(WRITING/SPEECH)
literary（文章、讲话）简洁的，明快的
Taut writing or speech is controlled, clear, and short.
taut prose 结构严谨的散文