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nervousness; tension

NounSino-Korean: 緊張

  1. 1

    nervousness; tension

    The act of being alert without being able to relax.

    Korean definition: 마음을 놓지 않고 정신을 바짝 차림.

    • The spectators watched the fierce final between the two rivals with tension.

    • Hearing that the angry teacher was coming with a rod, the child became extremely nervous.

  2. 2

    tension; strain

    A situation or atmosphere in which two parties are not comfortable in their relationship and are likely to have fight.

    Korean definition: 서로의 관계가 평온하지 않고 다툼이 일어날 것 같은 상황이나 분위기.

    • An uncomfortable tension hung between the two people who didn't get along.

    • As the dispute dragged on, tension between the two countries escalated further.

  3. 3

    tension

    A state in which muscles or nerves continue to contract or get excited.

    Korean definition: 몸의 근육이나 신경이 지속적으로 움츠러들거나 흥분하는 상태.

    • A person in a state of tension trembles and their pulse quickens.

    • When Minjun gets nervous, his face turns red and he stutters badly.