c. 1400, from Middle French intense (13c.), from Latin intensus "stretched, strained, tight," originally past participle of intendere "to stretch out, strain" (see intend); thus, literally, "high-strung." Related: Intensely.
中文解释
1. in- + tens- + -e.2. 该词由intend的拉丁语对应词的过去分词衍生而来，由此取其形容词含义，表示动作已经发生后的结果或状态。3. 含义：the state that have stretched on sth, description the state of sth that have stretched.4. 也就是形容针对、在对某事物(sth)进行拉扯后所形成的状态。5. => 剧烈的，强烈的；紧张的；热烈的。6. 内心深处很紧张.
实用例句
1. I felt so self-conscious under Luke's mother's intense gaze.
在卢克母亲审视的目光下，我感到极不自在。
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2. That was the cue for several months of intense bargaining.
那意味着几个月的激烈谈判开始了。
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3. The military on both sides are involved in intense activity.
双方的武装力量都有密集动作。
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4. Stevens's murder was the result of a deep-seated and intense hatred.
史蒂文斯遭谋杀源于深仇宿怨。
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5. His love life was complicated, and involved intense relationships.