"Tense"是紧张的意思。这个词来自拉丁词"tensus"，意为"拉紧"或"紧张"。
例句：
The atmosphere in the room was tense before the exam. (考试前房间里的气氛很紧张。)
The negotiations were tense, but a deal was eventually reached. (谈判紧张，但最终达成了协议。)
The tension between the two countries has been increasing. (两国之间的紧张局势在增加。)