transcription, транскрипция: [ in-ˈten(t)s ]
adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin intensus, from past participle of intendere to stretch out
Date: 15th century
1.
a. : existing in an extreme degree
the excitement was intense
intense pain
b. : having or showing a characteristic in extreme degree
intense colors
2. : marked by or expressive of great zeal, energy, determination, or concentration
intense effort
3.
a. : exhibiting strong feeling or earnestness of purpose
an intense student
b. : deeply felt
• in·tense·ly adverb
• in·tense·ness noun