n. a grammatical category of verbs used to express distinctions of time
v. increase the tension on
v. become tense, nervous, or uneasy
v. cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious
a. 紧张的, 拉紧的
v. (使)紧张, (使)拉紧
n. 时态
1. The present tense is used to describe actions happening now.
现在时用来描述正在发生的动作。
2. She always feels nervous when she is in a tense situation.
她在紧张的情况下总是感到紧张。
3. It's important to know the different tenses when learning English.
学习英语时了解不同的时态是很重要的。