Tense
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British pronunciation/tˈɛns/
American pronunciation/ˈtɛns/

"tense" 的定义和意义

01

紧张的

physically or mentally strained, often due to stress, anxiety, or anticipation
tense definition and meaning
02

紧张的

taut or rigid; stretched tight
03

紧张的

pronounced with relatively tense tongue muscles (e.g., the vowel sound in `beat')
Tense
01

(grammar) a form of the verb that indicates the time or duration of the action or state of the verb

What is "tense"?

Tense is a grammatical feature that shows the time of an action or event in a sentence. It indicates whether something happens in the past, present, or future. For example, the word "walked" shows past action, while "walk" shows present action, and "will walk" indicates future action. Tense helps listeners or readers understand when an action takes place, allowing for clearer communication about time.

to tense
01

to make someone feel nervous, anxious, or uneasy

02

increase the tension on

03

become stretched or tense or taut

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His muscles were tense from sitting at the computer all day.
The atmosphere in the room grew tense as they waited for the final exam results.
He became tense whenever his boss entered the room, fearing criticism.
She felt tense before her presentation, worrying about forgetting her lines.
The situation remained tense as negotiations between the two parties stalled.
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