intense
adj.
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.
〔蒋〕[in-加强意义，tens伸，伸展→拉紧，绷紧] 紧张的，强烈的，剧烈的
〔李〕[in-=to到；tens=to stretch伸；-e→“being stretched to a high degree伸展到高度的”→] a.① strained紧张的