tenseness
noun /ˈtensnəs/
/ˈtensnəs/
[uncountable]- the feeling of being nervous or worried, and unable to relax
神经紧张的;担心的;不能松弛的 - He could hear the tenseness in her voice.
他能听到她声音中的紧张。
- He could hear the tenseness in her voice.
- the existence of strong feelings such as worry, anger, etc. that often cannot be expressed openly
令人紧张的(或焦虑的、满腹愤懑的等) - Even a complete stranger to the situation could have felt the tenseness and feeling of expectation.
即使是一个完全陌生的人也能感受到这种紧张和期待的感觉。
- Even a complete stranger to the situation could have felt the tenseness and feeling of expectation.
- the state of a muscle or other part of the body being stretched tight rather than relaxed
绷紧的;不松弛的 - The tenseness in his shoulders gradually eased.
他肩膀上的紧张感逐渐减轻了。
- The tenseness in his shoulders gradually eased.