名词 “tense”
- 时态
In English, we use different tenses to talk about actions that happened yesterday, are happening now, or will happen tomorrow.
形容词 “tense”
- 紧张
Before his speech, John felt so tense that his hands were shaking.
- 拉紧的
The rope was so tense that it felt like it could snap at any moment.
- 紧张的(形容局势)
The situation was tense as everyone awaited the boss's decision on layoffs.
动词 “tense”
不定式 tense; 三单 tenses; 过式 tensed; 过分 tensed; 动名 tensing
- 使紧绷
Feeling nervous, she tensed her shoulders, making them stiff.