How do you use "intense" in a sentence?

The heat was so intense that we had to stay indoors. She gave him an intense look that made him nervous. The training programme is extremely intense.

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Q: What does "intense" mean?

Very strong, extreme, or concentrated in degree 'Intense' describes something that is very strong, extreme, or concentrated in degree. It can apply to emotions, experiences, physical sensations, or activities that require great focus or energy.

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Meaning: Very strong, extreme, or concentrated in degree

强烈的，紧张的，集中的

intenso, fuerte, extremo

激しい、強烈な、集中的な

강렬한, 격렬한, 집중적인

'Intense' describes something that is very strong, extreme, or concentrated in degree. It can apply to emotions, experiences, physical sensations, or activities that require great focus or energy.

「intense」描述某物在程度上非常强烈、极端或集中。它可以适用于情感、经历、身体感觉或需要高度专注或精力的活动。

«Intense» describe algo que es muy fuerte, extremo o concentrado en grado. Puede aplicarse a emociones, experiencias, sensaciones físicas o actividades que requieren gran concentración o energía.

「intense」は程度において非常に強い、極端な、または集中していることを表します。感情、経験、身体的感覚、または大きな集中力やエネルギーを必要とする活動に適用できます。

'intense'는 매우 강하거나, 극단적이거나, 집중된 정도를 묘사합니다. 감정, 경험, 신체적 감각, 또는 큰 집중력이나 에너지를 요구하는 활동에 사용될 수 있습니다.

Examples

The heat was so intense that we had to stay indoors.
天气太热了，我们不得不待在室内。
El calor era tan intenso que tuvimos que quedarnos en casa.
暑さがとても激しかったので、室内にいなければなりませんでした。
더위가 너무 심해서 실내에 있어야 했습니다.
She gave him an intense look that made him nervous.
她给了他一个强烈的眼神，让他感到紧张。
Ella le dirigió una mirada intensa que lo puso nervioso.
彼女は彼を緊張させるような強烈な視線を向けました。
그녀는 그를 긴장하게 만드는 강렬한 눈빛을 보냈습니다.
The training programme is extremely intense.
这个培训项目非常紧张。
El programa de formación es extremadamente intenso.
そのトレーニングプログラムは非常に集中的です。
그 훈련 프로그램은 매우 집중적입니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old French 'intense', from Latin 'intensus' meaning 'stretched tight, strained', past participle of 'intendere' (to stretch out, strain), from 'in-' (in, towards) + 'tendere' (to stretch). Related to 'intend' and 'tension'.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal