팽팽한; 뻣뻣한
(Especially of a muscle, wire, or fiber) stretched tight or rigid; taut.
예문:
"The rope holding the sail was incredibly tense, stretched almost to its breaking point."
"After hours of heavy lifting, his shoulder muscles felt tense and sore."
긴장한; 긴박한
Unable to relax because of nervousness, anxiety, or stimulation; or (of a situation or relationship) causing or showing anxiety and nervousness.
예문:
"The atmosphere in the courtroom grew tense as the jury returned to deliver the verdict."
"She felt tense and irritable before her presentation, pacing back and forth in the hallway."
"Negotiations between the rival companies remained tense, with little hope of a breakthrough."
시제
A set of forms taken by a verb to indicate the time (past, present, or future) of the action or state.
예문:
"English verbs have three main tenses: past, present, and future."
"Students often struggle to correctly use the perfect tenses in complex sentences."
긴장시키다; 팽팽하게 하다
To make (a muscle or one's body) tight or rigid, or to become tight/rigid, typically through anxiety or effort.
예문:
"He unconsciously tensed his jaw when he was concentrating hard on the puzzle."
"Whenever the phone rang late at night, she would tense up, expecting bad news."