tense

紧张的、焦虑的

She looked tense before walking into the interview room.

她走进面试室前看起来很紧张。

紧绷的、僵硬的

My shoulders are tense after sitting at the computer all day.

在电脑前坐了一整天，我的肩膀很紧绷。

紧张的、剑拔弩张的

There was a tense silence after he asked the question.

他问完那个问题后，现场一片紧张的沉默。

拉紧的、绷紧的

Keep the rope tense while I tie the other end.

我绑另一端的时候，把绳子拉紧。

紧张起来、变僵硬

His whole body tensed when he heard the footsteps.

他听到脚步声时全身都僵住了。

绷紧、使紧张

Tense your stomach muscles and hold for five seconds.

绷紧腹部肌肉，然后撑住五秒。

时态语言学

Students often confuse the past and present perfect tenses.

学生常常搞混过去式和现在完成式这两种时态。

紧绷、紧张起来

Try not to tense up when the dentist starts drilling.

牙医开始钻牙时，尽量不要全身紧绷。