英语词汇“tense”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

　

单词	tense
释义	Trends of tense View usage for: tense (tens) Word forms: comparative tenser, superlative tensest, plural, 3rd person singular presenttense tenses, present participle tensing, past tense, past participle tensed 1. adjective A tense situation or period of time is one that makes people anxious, because they do not know what is going to happen next. This gesture of goodwill did little to improve the tense atmosphere at the talks. After three very tense weeks he phoned again. There was a tense silence. Synonyms: strained, uneasy, stressful, fraught [informal] More Synonyms of tense 2. adjective If you are tense, you are anxious and nervous and cannot relax. Dart, who had at first been very tense, at last relaxed. tensely adverb [usually ADVERB with verb] She waited tensely for the next bulletin. 'Tony, I can explain everything,' she said tensely. tenseness uncountable noun McKay walked slowly toward this screen, feeling a growing tenseness. 3. adjective If your body is tense, your muscles are tight and not relaxed. She lay, eyes shut, body tense. A bath can relax tense muscles. Synonyms: rigid, strained, taut, stretched More Synonyms of tense tenseness uncountable noun If you feel a tenseness around the eyes, relax your muscles. 4. verb If your muscles tense, if you tense, or if you tense your muscles, your muscles become tight and stiff, often because you are anxious or frightened. Newman's stomach muscles tensed. [VERB] He tensed as the big guy gripped his shoulder. [VERB] Jane tensed her muscles to stop them from shaking. [VERB noun] Tense up means the same as tense. When we are under stress our bodies tend to tense up. [VERB PARTICLE] I tried not to tense up, or become obviously wary. [VERB PARTICLE] Tense up the muscles in both of your legs. [VERB PARTICLE noun] [Also VERB noun PARTICLE] 5. countable noun The tense of a verb group is its form, which usually shows whether you are referring to past, present, or future time. Compare aspect [sense 4]. It was as though Corinne was already dead: they were speaking of her in the pasttense. Phrasal verbs: See tense up More Synonyms of tense English Easy Learning GrammarCompound tensesThe compound tenses are a combination of present or past tense (shown through an auxiliaryverb) with continuous or perfect aspect. See also Tense and ... Read more English Easy Learning GrammarTenseWe use verbs to talk about actions and states. Verbs tenses allow us to talk aboutthe time when the action or state takes place. All main verbs have two ... Read more English Easy Learning GrammarTenseTime reference Verb forms help us make time reference through their tense. Tense shows whether anaction or a state took place in the past or takes place ... Read more tense in British English 1 (tɛns) adjective 1. stretched or stressed tightly; taut or rigid 2. under mental or emotional strain 3. producing mental or emotional strain a tense day 4. (of a speech sound) pronounced with considerable muscular effort and having relatively precise accuracy of articulation and considerable duration in English the vowel (iː) in 'beam' is tense Compare lax1 (sense 4) verb 5. (often foll by up) to make or become tense Derived forms tensely (ˈtensely) adverb tenseness (ˈtenseness) noun Word origin C17: from Latin tensus taut, from tendere to stretch tense in British English 2 (tɛns) noun grammar a category of the verb or verbal inflections, such as present, past, and future, that expresses the temporal relations between what is reported in a sentence and the time of its utterance Derived forms tenseless (ˈtenseless) adjective Word origin C14: from Old French tens time, from Latin tempus tense in American English 1 (tɛns) adjectiveWord forms: ˈtenser or ˈtensest 1. stretched tight; strained; taut 2. feeling, showing, or causing mental strain; anxious 3. Phonetics articulated with the jaw and tongue muscles relatively rigid said of certain vowels, as (ē) and (o̅o) see also lax verb transitive, verb intransitiveWord forms: tensed or ˈtensing 4. to make or become tense SIMILAR WORDS: tight Derived forms tensely (ˈtensely) adverb tenseness (ˈtenseness) noun Word origin L tensus, pp. of tendere, to stretch < IE tend- < base ten-, to stretch > thin tense in American English 2 (tɛns) noun 1. a characteristic of verbs that indicates the time of the action or state of being that a verb expresses; also, an analytic category based on this characteristic 2. any of the forms a verb takes to indicate this characteristic 3. a set of such forms for a given time reference the present tense of “be” ▶ USAGE: Tenses in English are usually listed as present, past, future, present perfect, past perfect (pluperfect), and future perfect, in accordance with Latin models, and English tenses other than the simple presentand simple past are formed by the use of an auxiliary verb with a participle or aninfinitive Word origin ME < OFr tens < L tempus, time: see temper Examples of 'tense' in a sentence tense The next morning there was a tense and emotional cabinet meeting. Times, Sunday Times (2016) When he did it was in the past tense. The Sun (2016) But there seems to be something far more sinister at play than just family politics in this dark and tense drama. The Sun (2016) That past tense is telling. Times, Sunday Times (2016) This makes the atmosphere tense. The Sun (2017) Before giving 2016 a hearty kick into the past tense, we have unfinished business. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Iceman and Sandstone become tense. Times, Sunday Times (2016) I love a tense thriller! The Sun (2016) FEELING a little present tense? The Sun (2016) The atmosphere was very tense and strained. Davey, Ray Rev. & Cole, John A Channel of Peace (1993) You begin the week optimistic that those involved in certain already tense situations will be reasonable. Times, Sunday Times (2015) The trouble is getting tense often just makes matters worse. The Sun (2011) You will certainly feel physically tense in certain stressful situations. Hambly, Dr Kenneth Banish Anxiety - how to stop worrying and take charge of your life (1991) Do you feel tense or anxious for no good reason? Atkinson, Jacqueline M Coping with Stress at Work (1988) It is the telephone and obligations that make people tense. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Use the present tense in referring to the contents of writing or art. Marius, Richard A Short Guide to Writing About History (1995) Your body would involuntarily tense up the next time and so a vicious circle is set up. The Sun (2016) Pull your belly button in and tense your stomach muscles. Times, Sunday Times (2010) You cannot be physically relaxed and mentally tense. Hambly, Dr Kenneth Banish Anxiety - how to stop worrying and take charge of your life (1991) If you look too much at the result you become tense. The Sun (2010) This tense political thriller follows the search for a missing man by his wife and father. The Sun (2009) This is one of the most powerful and tense dramas we can remember. The Sun (2013) Try and avoid future tense if possible. Vera Peiffer POSITIVE THINKING: Everything you have always known about positive thinking but wereafraid to put into practice (2001) This was a very tense and challenging time for us. Davey, Ray Rev. & Cole, John A Channel of Peace (1993) What we want is to finish third and not be in that tense situation. The Sun (2012) He looks drawn and strained and is tense at first but relaxes a little as we talk. Times, Sunday Times (2013) For them it was the best way of coping in such a tense atmosphere. The Sun (2006) Relations are already tense between the police and the media. Times, Sunday Times (2011) She sounded rather tense and upset. Aiken, Nick Working with Teenagers (1994) When you feel yourself begin to get tense, stop. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Throughout the day, the atmosphere was emotional and tense. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Ensemble scenes are taut, tense and terrifying. Times, Sunday Times (2016) That prompted an outcry from politicians and patient groups, and tense talks on the scheme have been under way for more than three months. Times, Sunday Times (2012) In other languages tense British English: tense /tɛns/ ADJECTIVE If you are tense, you are worried and nervous, and cannot relax. She had never seen him so tense. American English: tense Arabic: مُتَوَتِّر Brazilian Portuguese: tenso Chinese: 紧张的 Croatian: napet Czech: napjatý Danish: anspændt Dutch: gespannen European Spanish: tenso tirante Finnish: kireä French: tendu German: angespannt nervös Greek: τεντωμένος Italian: teso Japanese: 緊張した Korean: 긴장한 Norwegian: anspent Polish: napięty zaniepokojony European Portuguese: tenso Romanian: încordat Russian: натянутый Latin American Spanish: tenso nervioso Swedish: spänd Thai: เคร่งเครียด Turkish: gergin huzursuz Ukrainian: напружений Vietnamese: căng thẳng British English: tense /tɛns/ NOUN The tense of a verb group is its form, which usually shows whether you are referring to past, present, or future time. It was as though she was already dead: they were speaking of her in the past tense. American English: tense Arabic: صِيْغَة Brazilian Portuguese: tempo verbal Chinese: 时态 Croatian: vrijeme Czech: čas mluvnický Danish: tid Dutch: tijdsvorm European Spanish: tiempo verbal Finnish: aikamuoto French: temps grammaire German: Tempus Greek: χρόνος ρήματος Italian: tempo Japanese: 時制 Korean: 시제 Norwegian: verbtid Polish: czas gramatyka European Portuguese: tempo verbal Romanian: timp verbal Russian: время Latin American Spanish: tiempo verbal Swedish: tempus Thai: กาล Turkish: zaman gramer Ukrainian: час Vietnamese: thời của động từ All related terms of 'tense' tense up past tense denoting one of various tenses used in relating past events tense drama A drama is a serious play for the theatre , television, or radio. tense logic the study of the logical properties of tense operators , and of the logical relations between sentences having tense, by means of consideration of appropriate formal systems tense mood The mood of a group of people is the way that they think and feel about an idea, event, or question at a particular time. future tense the time yet to come perfect tense → the perfect tense present tense → the present tense primary tense in Latin , Greek, and Sanskrit , a tense referring to present or future time simple tense a tense of verbs , in English and other languages, not involving the use of an auxiliary verb in addition to the main verb, as for example the past he drowned as opposed to the future he will drown tense situation You use situation to refer generally to what is happening in a particular place at a particular time, or to refer to what is happening to you. tense atmosphere The atmosphere of a place is the general impression that you get of it. tense negotiations Negotiations are formal discussions between people who have different aims or intentions , especially in business or politics , during which they try to reach an agreement. the perfect tense the tense of a verb that indicates that the action has been completed the present tense the form of a verb that expresses an action that is happening now or at the time of speaking in the past tense using a past tense verb Chinese translation of 'tense' tense (tɛns) adj [person, smile, period, situation] 紧(緊)张(張)的 (jǐnzhāng de) [muscle] 紧(緊)绷(繃)的 (jǐnbēng de) n (c) (Ling) 时(時)态(態) (shítài) (种(種), zhǒng) vt, vi (= tighten) (also tense up) (使)绷(繃)紧(緊) ((shǐ) bēngjǐn) All related terms of 'tense' the past tense 过(過)去时(時) guòqùshí future 将(將)来(來)的 jiānglái de ⇒ at some future date → 在将来的某一天 zài jiānglái de mǒu yī tiān present ( current ) 现(現)有的 xiànyǒu de the present 目前 mùqián imperfect ( goods ) 有瑕疵的 yǒu xiácī de the perfect (tense) 完成(时(時)) wánchéng (shí) 1 (adjective) in the sense of strained Definition the form of a verb that indicates whether the action referred to in the sentence is located in the past, the present, or the future the tense atmosphere of the talks Synonyms strained uneasy An uneasy calm has settled over the city. stressful I think I've got one of the most stressful jobs there is. fraught (informal) It has been a somewhat fraught day. charged difficult worrying exciting uncomfortable There was another long and uncomfortable silence. knife-edge nail-biting nerve-racking The presentation of a speech can be a nerve-racking experience. 2 (adjective) in the sense of nervous Definition having, showing, or causing mental or emotional strain He had been very tense, but he finally relaxed. Synonyms nervous I get very nervous when I'm in the house alone at night. wound up (informal) I was too wound up to sleep. edgy She was nervous and edgy, waiting for the phone to ring. strained wired (slang) anxious She admitted she was still anxious about the situation. under pressure restless My father seemed very restless and excited. apprehensive People are still terribly apprehensive about the future. jittery (informal) Investors have become jittery about the country's economy. uptight (informal) Penny never got uptight about exams. on edge Ever since their arrival she had felt on edge. jumpy I told myself not to be so jumpy. twitchy (informal) overwrought When I'm feeling overwrought, I try to take some time out to relax. strung up (informal) Those who saw him at the Olympics will recall just how strung up he was. on tenterhooks fidgety I was so fidgety and nervous. keyed up I wasn't able to sleep that night, I was so keyed up. antsy (informal) wrought up adrenalized Opposites collected , calm , serene , easy-going , unconcerned , cool-headed , unruffled , self-possessed , unworried 3 (adjective) in the sense of rigid Definition stretched tight She lay, eyes shut, body tense. Synonyms rigid rigid plastic containers strained a period of strained relations taut When muscles are taut or cold, there is more chance of injury. stretched tight Pull the elastic tight and knot the ends. Opposites relaxed , loose , limp , flexible , flaccid , pliant (verb) in the sense of tighten Definition to make or become tense His stomach muscles tensed. Synonyms tighten He flung his whole weight back, tightening the rope. strain Several thousand supporters strained to catch a glimpse of the new president. brace tauten stretch Make sure you don't stretch the pastry as you ease it into the corners. flex He slowly flexed his muscles. stiffen The blood supply to the skin is reduced when muscles stiffen. Opposites relax , loosen , slacken Additional synonyms in the sense of anxious Definition causing anxiety She admitted she was still anxious about the situation. Synonyms uneasy, concerned, worried, troubled, upset, careful, wired (slang), nervous, disturbed, distressed, uncomfortable, tense, fearful, unsettled, restless, agitated, taut, disquieted, apprehensive, edgy, watchful, jittery (informal), perturbed, on edge, ill at ease, twitchy (informal), solicitous, overwrought, fretful, on tenterhooks, in suspense, hot and bothered, unquiet (literary), like a fish out of water, antsy (informal), angsty, on pins and needles, discomposed in the sense of apprehensive Definition fearful or anxious about the future People are still terribly apprehensive about the future. Synonyms anxious, concerned, worried, afraid, alarmed, nervous, suspicious, doubtful, uneasy, fearful, disquieted, foreboding, twitchy (informal), mistrustful, antsy (informal) in the sense of edgy Definition nervous, irritable, or anxious She was nervous and edgy, waiting for the phone to ring. Synonyms nervous, wired (slang), anxious, tense, irritable, touchy, uptight (informal), on edge, nervy (British, informal), ill at ease, restive, twitchy (informal), irascible, tetchy, chippy (informal), on tenterhooks, keyed up, antsy (informal), on pins and needles, adrenalized Synonyms of 'tense' tense Explore 'tense' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of fidgety I was so fidgety and nervous. Synonyms restless, nervous, uneasy, impatient, jittery (informal), on edge, jerky, restive, jumpy, twitchy (informal), antsy (informal) in the sense of flex Definition to bend and stretch (a muscle) He slowly flexed his muscles. Synonyms bend, contract, stretch, angle, curve, tighten, crook, move in the sense of fraught Definition tense or anxious It has been a somewhat fraught day. Synonyms tense, trying, difficult, distressing, tricky, emotionally charged in the sense of jittery Definition nervous Investors have become jittery about the country's economy. Synonyms nervous, anxious, jumpy, twitchy (informal), wired (slang), trembling, shaky, agitated, quivering, hyper (informal), fidgety, antsy (informal) in the sense of jumpy Definition nervous or apprehensive I told myself not to be so jumpy. Synonyms nervous, anxious, tense, shaky, restless, agitated, hyper (informal), apprehensive, jittery (informal), on edge, twitchy (informal), fidgety, timorous, antsy (informal), wired (slang) in the sense of keyed up Definition very excited or nervous I wasn't able to sleep that night, I was so keyed up. Synonyms nervous, strained, anxious, tense, under pressure, restless, wound up (informal), hyper (informal), apprehensive, edgy, jittery (informal), wired (slang), uptight (informal), on edge, jumpy, twitchy (informal), overwrought, strung up (informal), on tenterhooks, fidgety, antsy (informal), wrought up, adrenalized in the sense of nerve-racking Definition very distressing or harrowing The presentation of a speech can be a nerve-racking experience. Synonyms tense, trying, difficult, worrying, frightening, distressing, daunting, harassing, stressful, harrowing, gut-wrenching in the sense of on edge Definition nervous and irritable Ever since their arrival she had felt on edge. Synonyms tense, excited, wired (slang), nervous, eager, impatient, irritable, apprehensive, edgy, uptight (informal), ill at ease, twitchy (informal), tetchy, on tenterhooks, keyed up, antsy (informal), adrenalized in the sense of overwrought Definition tense, nervous, and agitated When I'm feeling overwrought, I try to take some time out to relax. Synonyms distraught, upset, excited, desperate, wired (slang), anxious, distressed, tense, distracted, frantic, in a state, hysterical, wound up (informal), worked up (informal), agitated, uptight (informal), on edge, strung out (informal), out of your mind, keyed up, overexcited, in a tizzy (informal), at the end of your tether, wrought-up, beside yourself, in a twitter (informal), tooshie (Australian, slang), adrenalized in the sense of restless Definition unable to stay still or quiet My father seemed very restless and excited. Synonyms unsettled, worried, troubled, nervous, disturbed, anxious, uneasy, agitated, unruly, edgy, fidgeting, on edge, ill at ease, restive, jumpy, fitful, fretful, fidgety, unquiet, antsy (informal) Additional synonyms in the sense of stiffen Definition to make or become stiff or stiffer The blood supply to the skin is reduced when muscles stiffen. Synonyms tighten, tense (up), tauten, become stiff in the sense of strain Definition to make an intense effort Several thousand supporters strained to catch a glimpse of the new president. Synonyms strive, struggle, endeavour, labour, go for it (informal), bend over backwards (informal), go for broke (slang), go all out for (informal), bust a gut (informal), give it your best shot (informal), make an all-out effort (informal), knock yourself out (informal), do your damnedest (informal), give it your all (informal), break your back or neck (informal), rupture yourself (informal) in the sense of stressful I think I've got one of the most stressful jobs there is. Synonyms worrying, anxious, tense, trying, hard, taxing, demanding, wearing, tough, draining, exhausting, exacting, traumatic, agitating, nerve-racking in the sense of stretch Definition to draw (something) tight Make sure you don't stretch the pastry as you ease it into the corners. Synonyms pull, distend, pull out of shape, strain, swell, tighten, rack, inflate, lengthen, draw out, elongate in the sense of strung up Definition tense or nervous Those who saw him at the Olympics will recall just how strung up he was. Synonyms tense, wired (slang), nervous, edgy, jittery (informal), uptight (informal), on edge, twitchy (informal), on tenterhooks, keyed up, antsy (informal), a bundle of nerves (informal), under a strain, adrenalized in the sense of taut Definition stretched tight When muscles are taut or cold, there is more chance of injury. Synonyms tense, rigid, tight, stressed, stretched, strained, flexed in the sense of tight Definition stretched or drawn taut Pull the elastic tight and knot the ends. Synonyms taut, stretched, tense, rigid, stiff in the sense of uncomfortable Definition causing discomfort or unease There was another long and uncomfortable silence. Synonyms awkward, strained, embarrassing, tense, charged, embarrassed, tickly (informal), unpleasant, uneasy, barro (Australian, slang) in the sense of uneasy Definition (of a condition) precarious or insecure An uneasy calm has settled over the city. Synonyms precarious, strained, uncomfortable, tense, awkward, unstable, shaky, insecure, constrained in the sense of uptight Definition nervously tense, irritable, or angry Penny never got uptight about exams. Synonyms tense, wired (slang), anxious, neurotic, uneasy, prickly, edgy, on the defensive, on edge, nervy (British, informal), adrenalized Additional synonyms in the sense of wound up I was too wound up to sleep. Synonyms tense, strained, wired (slang), nervous, anxious, restless, edgy, jittery (informal), uptight (informal), on edge, jumpy, twitchy (informal), overwrought, fidgety, keyed up, adrenalized
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