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tense

/ˈtens/ American
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  • adj. 紧张的
  • v. (使)绷紧, (使)拉紧
Definition
  • adj. nervous and unable to relax
  • v. to make or become tight or stiff
Example
The meeting felt tense after the manager shared the bad news.
经理宣布坏消息后,会议气氛变得很紧张。