Word
tight-lipped
守口如瓶的;嘴严的
核心释义
unwilling to divulge information
- 1.
紧闭嘴唇的,因此不说话。
Having the lips pressed tightly together, hence, not speaking.
- 2.
不愿透露信息的。
Unwilling to divulge information.
嘴唇紧闭的;不开口的;紧闭嘴唇的,因此不说话。;不愿透露信息的。;紧闭嘴唇的;寡言的
用法In use
The manager stayed tight-lipped about the upcoming changes.
用法提示:tight-lipped 作表语形容词,表示“守口如瓶的”,后接 about 引出不愿透露的内容。
She was tight-lipped when reporters asked about her private life.
用法提示:tight-lipped 作主语补足语,说明她不愿开口说话。
He remained tight-lipped throughout the meeting, saying nothing about the plan.
用法提示:tight-lipped 作系动词 remained 的表语,形容沉默不语的状态。
be tight-lipped about sth
表示对某事保密或不愿透露信息。
She remained tight-lipped about the details of the meeting.
她对会议细节守口如瓶。
remain tight-lipped
强调持续保持沉默的状态。
相关词与表达Connections
易混词Confusing words
- tight
- 紧的 · tight-lipped 指寡言,tight 指物理上的紧或紧凑。
- close-mouthed
- 守口如瓶的 · 两者都表示不轻易透露信息,但 close-mouthed 强调保密,而 tight-lipped 更强调因情绪或态度而闭紧嘴唇。
- reticent
- 沉默寡言的 · reticent 常指性格内向不爱说话,而 tight-lipped 通常指在特定场合下不愿说话。
学习提示Learner notes
语法说明Grammar Note
常用于描述人,后接介词 about 表示对某事保持沉默。
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