1. at prime tense : 起先；
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1. (局势、时期)令人紧张的，让人焦虑的
A tense situation or period of time is one that makes people anxious, because they do not know what is going to happen next.
2. 紧张的;焦虑的;无法放松的
If you are tense, you are anxious and nervous and cannot relax.