1. There was a tenseness in Hurstwood's voice and manner which could but have some effect. 赫斯渥的声音和态度都透着一种紧张，不能不产生一定的效果。
2. He knew that he felt dissatisfied and worried, but he did not know that these were his own forms of tenseness and fear. 他晓得自己有不满有担心，但他不晓得这其实也算是一种紧张和恐惧。
3. In the harsh glare of the lights they look at each other vacuously and there is a strange tenseness with which they stare at one another. 在刺眼的灯光照射下他们呆呆地互相望着，而且他们逼视对方的目光里有一种奇怪的紧张感。
英英解释
n.
1. the physical condition of being stretched or strained
2. (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
