Definitions
adj. Nervous and unable to relax, or stretched tightly.
紧张的；绷紧的
n. A verb form that indicates time.
时态
v. To tighten muscles or become physically stiff.
使绷紧；变得紧绷
Example
She looked tense while waiting outside the interview room.
她在面试室外等候时显得很紧张。
A tense working environment can reduce productivity and discourage employees from sharing creative ideas.
紧张的工作环境可能降低生产效率，并使员工不愿分享创新想法。
Collocations
- feel tense
- a tense atmosphere
- past tense
- tense your muscles
Word family
- tension (n.)
- tensely (adv.)
- tenseness (n.)
Antonyms
- relaxed
Usage tip
作名词指语法“时态”；作形容词指紧张或绷紧。
FAQ
- What does tense mean?
- Nervous and unable to relax, or stretched tightly. A verb form that indicates time. To tighten muscles or become physically stiff.
- How is tense pronounced?
- UK /tens/, US /tens/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
