tense /tens/ I. adj. 拉紧的，紧张的：a tense atmosphere 紧张的气氛；keep the rope tense 把绳子拉紧 She is tense because of tomorrow’s examination. 她因明天考试有些紧张。‖II. n.［c］ & ［u］ (动词的)时态：the past(present perfect) tense 过去（现在完成）时
tension /ˈtenʃən/ n. ［u］ & ［c］ 1.紧张：racial tension(s) 种族间的紧张关系；the tensions of life in a big city城市生活的紧张节奏；feel tension感到紧张 ［考句］The tension that exists among nations could certainly be lessened if misunderstanding and mistrust were removed. 如果能够消除误解和不信任，国家间存在的紧张关系是可以缓和的。 2.张力，拉力：surface tension 表面张力 The tension was so great that the wire broke. 拉力这么大，电线都断了。
