B2 adjective 中性

intense

/ɪnˈtens/

Describes something that is very great in degree, strength, or force. It is often used to characterize strong emotions, extreme physical sensations, or situations that require extreme effort and concentration.

例句

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1

The smell of fresh garlic was so intense that it filled the whole kitchen.

The smell of fresh garlic was so strong that it filled the whole kitchen.

2

The candidate was subjected to intense scrutiny by the selection committee during the interview process.

The candidate was subjected to extremely close examination by the selection committee during the interview process.

3

That workout was so intense, I can barely move my legs today!

That workout was so powerful and difficult, I can barely move my legs today!

词族

名词
intensity
Verb
intensify
副词
intensely
形容词
intense
相关
intensification
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记忆技巧

Think of 'In-Tense': when a situation is 'intense', people's muscles and the atmosphere become very 'tense' and tight.

快速测验

The ______ heat of the desert made it nearly impossible to travel during the afternoon.

正确!

正确答案是: intense

例句

1

The smell of fresh garlic was so intense that it filled the whole kitchen.

everyday

The smell of fresh garlic was so strong that it filled the whole kitchen.

2

The candidate was subjected to intense scrutiny by the selection committee during the interview process.

formal

The candidate was subjected to extremely close examination by the selection committee during the interview process.

3

That workout was so intense, I can barely move my legs today!

informal

That workout was so powerful and difficult, I can barely move my legs today!

4

Intense competition for limited resources often leads to significant shifts in ecological populations.

academic

Extreme competition for limited resources often leads to significant shifts in ecological populations.

5

The firm is currently under intense pressure to meet its quarterly financial targets.

business

The company is currently under great pressure to meet its quarterly financial targets.

词族

名词
intensity
Verb
intensify
副词
intensely
形容词
intense
相关
intensification

常见搭配

intense pressure strong psychological or physical force
intense heat very high temperature
intense focus deep and concentrated attention
intense competition very strong rivalry
intense pain very strong physical suffering

常用短语

intense heat

extreme warmth or temperature

an intense person

someone who has very strong feelings or a serious personality

intense interest

a very strong desire to learn or know about something

容易混淆的词

intense vs intensive

Intensive implies a high level of effort or resources concentrated in a short time (e.g., an intensive course), while intense refers to the strength or degree of a quality (e.g., intense heat).

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使用说明

Use 'intense' to describe the inherent quality of something being extreme. It is frequently paired with abstract nouns like 'pressure', 'debate', or 'emotion'.

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常见错误

Learners often use 'intensive' when they mean 'intense.' For example, they might say 'intensive pain' instead of the correct 'intense pain.'

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记忆技巧

Think of 'In-Tense': when a situation is 'intense', people's muscles and the atmosphere become very 'tense' and tight.

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词源

Derived from the Latin 'intensus', which literally means 'stretched tight' or 'strained'.

语法模式

Can be used as an attributive adjective before a noun (intense heat). Can be used as a predicative adjective after a linking verb (The light was intense).

快速测验

The ______ heat of the desert made it nearly impossible to travel during the afternoon.

正确!

正确答案是: intense

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