taut

/tɔːt/📚 10701 110 1
Something that is taut is stretched very tight. 紧绷的

adjective [原级]拉紧的;紧张的;整洁的

If someone has a taut expression, they look very worried and tense. (
神色) 紧张不安的 •  Ben sat up quickly, his face taut and terrified.  本迅速坐起来,神情紧张而恐惧。

verb [vt. 及物动词]使纠缠;使缠结

The clothes line is pulled taut and secured.
晾衣绳被拉紧系牢了。

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