tight-lipped

IPA/ˌtaɪt ˈlɪpt/
IPA/ˌtaɪt ˈlɪpt/

tight-lipped — 形容詞

1. not willing to reveal what you know or feel, often with a tense closed-mouth exp

1.形容詞C1
釋義

嘴很緊

刻意不透露，也常顯出怒氣或克制

not willing to reveal what you know or feel, often with a tense closed-mouth expression that shows anger or restraint

例句

Nala stayed tight-lipped about the plan during the family dinner.

Nala 在家庭晚餐時對那個計畫守口如瓶。

tight-lipped about + topic

When reporters asked about the loss, the coach remained tight-lipped.

記者問起那場敗仗時，教練仍然守口如瓶。

remain tight-lipped under questions

常見搭配
  • remain tight-lipped
  • stay tight-lipped about a plan
  • keep tight-lipped over job cuts
  • tight-lipped smile
  • tight-lipped response
同義詞
  • guarded

    broader and calmer; describes someone who chooses words carefully

  • close-mouthed

    near-synonym, slightly informal, and strongly tied to secrecy

  • secretive

    stronger; suggests a general habit of hiding information

反義詞
  • forthcoming

    ready to share information openly

  • open

    willing to speak honestly without hiding much

文法句型

be tight-lipped about + topic

remain tight-lipped when asked

tight-lipped + noun

用法筆記

Often followed by 'about' or 'over' plus the subject a person refuses to discuss. It can also describe a face or smile that shows someone is holding back anger or information.

常見錯誤

He's tight-lipped because he doesn't know many people in class.
He's quiet because he doesn't know many people in class.
'tight-lipped' suggests deliberate silence or tension, not simple shyness.

常見搭配

名詞搭配

  • tight-lipped smile
  • tight-lipped response
  • tight-lipped statement

副詞搭配

  • noticeably tight-lipped
  • oddly tight-lipped

常用片語

  • remain tight-lipped
  • stay tight-lipped
  • keep tight-lipped

介系詞搭配

  • tight-lipped about
  • tight-lipped over