to tense up
[phrase form: tense]
01
使紧张, 紧张起来
to create a state of tension and discomfort
例子
Public speaking tends to tense him up, making him nervous.
公开演讲往往会让他紧张，使他感到不安。
02
紧张, 绷紧
to feel nervous without any specific reason
例子
Whenever he enters a crowded room, he tends to tense up.
每当他进入拥挤的房间时，他往往会紧张起来。
