紧张 — meaning in English

English meaning

• strained adjective Tense, forced, or lacking in ease, especially describing a relationship or expression.
• taut adj Pulled or stretched tight, with no slack.
• tense adjective Feeling or showing stress, anxiety, or strain; not relaxed.
• tight adj Fitting closely, firmly fixed, or held firmly in place; not loose.

Senses

紧张 is used for these senses in English:

• strained Under tension; tense.
• taut (also, figuratively) Under tension, like a stretched bowstring, rope, or sail; tight.
• tense Showing signs of stress or strain; not relaxed.
• tight Under high tension; taut.

strained — full definition

1. adjective Tense, forced, or lacking in ease, especially describing a relationship or expression.
2. adjective Passed through a strainer or sieve.

taut — full definition

1. adj Pulled or stretched tight, with no slack.
2. adj Firm and toned, without excess softness — describing muscles or a body.
3. adj Tense with anxiety or nervous strain.
4. adj Tightly controlled and free of excess, especially describing writing or plotting.

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