tense
🇬🇧 UK/tens/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions
adj.
Feeling or showing anxiety and stress; not relaxed; pulled tight.
紧张的;拉紧的
n.
A grammatical form of a verb that indicates the time of an action or state.
(语法)时态
v.
To make or become tight, stiff, or strained.
(使)紧张;(使)绷紧
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.tense atmosphere紧张的气氛
- 2.tense moment紧张时刻
- 3.feel tense感到紧张
- 4.tense muscles肌肉紧绷
Example Sentences
- 1.
She felt tense before the job interview and could barely sleep.
- 2.
The atmosphere in the room grew tense as the deadline approached.
- 3.
His tense muscles relaxed only after a long, hot shower.