Word · Frequency #35845
tenseness
/ˈtensnis/
noun
绷紧；拉紧
the physical condition of being stretched or strained
- 1.
The characteristic of being tense.
紧张的特性
- 2.
A particular vowel or consonant quality that is phonemically contrastive in many languages, including English.
在许多语言中具有音位对比性的特定元音或辅音特质
紧张；焦虑；紧张的特性；在许多语言中具有音位对比性的特定元音或辅音特质；紧张
In use
She tried to hide her tenseness before the job interview.
The tenseness in the room disappeared when the test results were announced.
Deep breathing can help reduce the tenseness you feel before a public speech.
feel tenseness
常与身体部位连用
She felt a sudden tenseness in her shoulders.
她突然感到肩膀一阵紧张。
tenseness in
指环境或氛围
There was a noticeable tenseness in the room.
房间里有一种明显的紧张气氛。
the tenseness of
强调原因或来源
Connections
Confusing words
Word family
- tensenesses
- plural
Learner notes
Learn the forms together
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Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.