"tight as a drum" 怎么发音

expression

US

TYTE-uhz-uh-DRUHM

UK

TYTE-az-DRUHM

释义

Describes something that is very tight or secure, like a drum's surface. It is often used for objects (like lids or clothes) and sometimes for situations or security.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈtaɪt/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdɹəm

英式英语

tˈaɪt/ /ˈæs/ /æɪ/ /dɹˈʌm

简化发音

美式

TYTE-uhz-uh-DRUHM

英式

TYTE-az-DRUHM

语境中听

The jar is sealed tight as a drum.

His shoes were laced tight as a drum.

After closing the window, it was tight as a drum.

Security at the event was tight as a drum.