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.
例文
1. I felt so self-conscious under Luke 's mother 's intense gaze.
ルークの母親が見つめている目の下で、私は非常に不快に感じました。
2.That was the cue for several months of intense bargaining.
それは数ヶ月間の激しい交渉が始まったことを意味します。
3.The military on both sides are involved in intense activity.
双方の武装勢力は密集した動きをしている。/
4.Stevens 's murder was the result of a deep-seated and intense hatred.
Stevensが殺されたのは深い恨みからだった。
5.His love life was complicated,and involved intense relationships.