- 1. nervous; keyed up
- ♦ 神情~ look nervous
- ♦ 慢慢讲, 别~。 Speak slowly and don't be nervous.
- 2. tense; intense; strained
- ♦ ~局势 a tense situation
- ♦ ~气氛 a tense atmosphere
- 3. in short supply; tight
- ♦ 这几天鸡蛋供应有点~。 Eggs have been in rather short supply for the last few days. or There's been rather a shortage of eggs lately.
- ♦ 目前这里住房相当~。 Accommodation here is pretty tight at present.