/tens ||; tɛns/adj1 (used about a person) not able to relax because you are worried or nervous (指人)紧张的,焦虑的: She looked pale and tense. 她看来又苍白又紧张。
2 (used about a muscle or a part of the body) tight; not relaxed (指人的肌肉或某部位)紧绷的
3 (used about an atmosphere or a situation) in which people feel worried and not relaxed (指气氛或处境)紧张的,担心的