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Meaning
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tense
Adjective
Tense describes a state of emotional or physical strain where someone is unable to relax.
vi Anh ấy cảm thấy rất căng trước buổi phỏng vấn.
en He feels very tense before the interview.
Stressful or serious refers to a situation that causes significant mental or emotional pressure or tension.
Verb
To tense or stretch means to pull something tight or to make a muscle firm and tight.
vi Vận động viên đang căng cơ trước khi chạy.
en The athlete is stretching his muscles before running.
prison camp
This term refers to a prison camp where people were kept under harsh conditions during the colonial era.
vi Nhiều người đã bị giữ trong căng thời kỳ thuộc địa.
en Many people were kept in prison camps during the colonial era.
macaque
A macaque is a type of monkey found in Asia and Africa with a relatively large body.