tension
- n.紧张;紧张局势(或关系、状况);拉伸;矛盾;紧张气氛;对立;(情绪上的)烦躁
- vt.(使金属线、帆等)拉紧;绷紧
复数： tensions
tens(e) 紧张,拉紧 + -ion 行为,状态
tensionnoun
紧张局势（或关系、状况）
a situation in which people do not trust each other, or feel unfriendly towards each other, and which may cause them to attack each other
There is mounting tension along the border.
边境局势日趋紧张。
international/racial/political tensions
国际紧张局势；种族间的紧张关系；政治上的紧张状况
矛盾；对立
a situation in which the fact that there are different needs or interests causes difficulties
There is often a tension between the aims of the company and the wishes of the employees.
公司的目标和雇员的愿望之间经常存在矛盾。
（情绪上的）紧张，烦躁
a feeling of anxiety and stress that makes it impossible to relax
nervous tension
神经紧张
We laughed and that helped ease the tension .
我们笑了，因而使紧张的情绪缓和下来。
（作家或电影导演制造的）紧张气氛
the feeling of fear and excitement that is created by a writer or a film/movie director
dramatic tension
扣人心弦的紧张气氛
As the movie progresses the tension builds.
随着电影剧情的发展，气氛越来越紧张。
拉伸；张力；拉紧状态；绷紧程度
the state of being stretched tight; the extent to which sth is stretched tight
muscular tension
肌肉绷紧
Adjust the string tension of your tennis racket to suit your style of playing.
调节网球拍的网张力，以配合你的打法。
verb
VN（使金属线、帆等）拉紧，绷紧
to make a wire, sail, etc. tight and stretched
These are all words for the feelings of anxiety caused by the problems in sb's life.以上各词均指生活上的心理压力、精神紧张。
difficulties and feelings of anxiety that are caused by the need to achieve sth or to behave in a particular way指为达到某一目标或有某种行为表现而产生的心理压力、紧张：
She was unable to attend because of the pressures of work.
由于工作紧张她不能出席。
pressure or anxiety caused by the problems in sb's life指因生活问题引起的精神压力、心理负担、紧张：
stress-related illnesses
与精神压力有关的疾病
It is common to say that sb is suffering from stress , while pressure may be the thing that causes stress . |
a feeling of anxiety and stress that makes it impossible to relax指情绪上的紧张、烦躁：
nervous tension
神经紧张
pressure on sb/sth because they have too much to do or manage; the problems, worry or anxiety that this produces指压力、重负、重压之下出现的问题、担忧：
I found it a strain looking after four children.
我觉得照料四个孩子挺累的。
tension
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N-UNCOUNT 紧张关系;紧张局势
Tension is the feeling that is produced in a situation when people are anxious and do not trust each other, and when there is a possibility of sudden violence or conflict.The tension between the two countries is likely to remain...
那两个国家间的紧张局面可能会持续下去。
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N-UNCOUNT 紧张;焦虑;焦急
Tension is a feeling of worry and anxiety which makes it difficult for you to relax.She has done her best to keep calm but finds herself trembling with tension and indecision...
她尽力保持镇定，可还是由于紧张、犹豫不决而抖个不停。
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N-VAR (势力、观点、影响之间的)冲突，分歧
If there is a tension between forces, arguments, or influences, there are differences between them that cause difficulties.The film explored the tension between public duty and personal affections.
这部电影探讨了公共义务和个人情感之间的冲突。
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N-UNCOUNT 拉紧程度;拉力;张力
The tension in something such as a rope or wire is the extent to which it is stretched tight.
noun
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- the action of stretching something tight
- tension holds the belt in the pulleys
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- (physics) a stress that produces an elongation of an elastic physical body
- the direction of maximum tension moves asymptotically toward the direction of the shear
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- feelings of hostility that are not manifest
- he could sense her latent hostility to him
- the diplomats' first concern was to reduce international tensions
- Synonym: latent hostility
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- a balance between and interplay of opposing elements or tendencies (especially in art or literature)
- there is a tension created between narrative time and movie time
- there is a tension between these approaches to understanding history
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- (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
- he suffered from fatigue and emotional tension
- stress is a vasoconstrictor
- Synonym: tenseness stress
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- the physical condition of being stretched or strained
- it places great tension on the leg muscles
- he could feel the tenseness of her body
- Synonym: tensity tenseness tautness
数据来源：WordNet
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These exercises help free the body of tension .
这些锻炼可使紧张的身体放松。
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She could feel the tension drop away .
她感到紧张气氛缓和了下来。
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Social tensions were manifested in the recent political crisis .
最近的政治危机显示了社会关系的紧张。
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Can you feel the tension in this room ?
你能感觉到这房间里的紧张气氛吗？
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You need to release the tension in these shoulder muscles .
你需要放松肩部肌肉。
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Exercise is a good safety valve for the tension that builds up at work .
锻炼身体是排解工作压力的好办法。
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These exercises aim to counteract the effects of stress and tension .
这些训练旨在抵消压力与紧张的影响。
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The tension and excitement built gradually all day .
整个一天中，紧张与兴奋的气氛越来越浓。
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The increase in racial tension constitutes a threat to our society .
种族间紧张状态的升级是对我们社会的一种威胁。
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When children enter the equation , further tensions may arise within a marriage .
有了孩子以后，婚姻中可能出现新的矛盾。
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Local police are trying to defuse racial tension in the community .
当地的警察竭力缓和这个社区种族间的紧张局面。
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There are likely to be tensions and personality clashes in any social group .
任何社会团体都容易出现关系紧张和性格冲突。
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Her laughter soon dissipated the tension in the air .
她的笑声很快消除了紧张气氛。
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There is mounting tension along the border .
边境局势日趋紧张。
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The tension in the room was almost palpable .
屋子里的紧张气氛几乎能感觉到。
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The atmosphere was thick with tension .
气氛紧张得使人透不过气来。
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These disagreements are symptomatic of the tensions within the party .
出现意见分歧表明该党内部的关系紧张。
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Tension has heightened after the recent bomb attack .
最近的炸弹袭击之后，情势更加紧张。
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Many women suffer from premenstrual tension / syndrome , causing headaches and depression .
许多妇女患月经前紧张/综合征，引起头疼和情绪低落。
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The tension between them was almost tangible .
他们之间的紧张关系几乎让人都感觉得出来。
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We laughed and that helped ease the tension .
我们笑了，因而使紧张的情绪缓和下来。
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Tension in the city is rapidly reaching flashpoint .
这座城市处于紧张状态，大有一触即发之势。
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There is often a tension between the aims of the company and the wishes of the employees .
公司的目标和雇员的愿望之间经常存在矛盾。
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As the movie progresses the tension builds .
随着电影剧情的发展，气氛越来越紧张。
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Adjust the string tension of your tennis racket to suit your style of playing .
调节网球拍的网张力，以配合你的打法。
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The atmosphere seemed to vibrate with tension .
气氛似乎紧张得发颤。
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The atmosphere crackled with tension .
气氛顿时紧张了起来。
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The tension between the two countries is likely to remain
那两个国家间的紧张局面可能会持续下去。
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The causes are a complex blend of local and national tensions .
原因很复杂，既有地方性冲突也有全国范围的紧张局势。
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Tension in the home increases if you bottle things up
你如果把事情强压在心里，家里的气氛就会更趋紧张。
主要指精神、心理上的紧张，也指人与人或国与国之间的紧张关系，或某物被过度拉伸的程度或状态。
You can do some exercises to relieve tension.
你可以通过做运动来减压。
The talk lessened the tension greatly.
这次会谈大大缓和了紧张局面。
Tension developed between the students and faculty.
学生和教职员工之间的关系逐渐紧张起来。
Headaches may be caused by tension in the neck muscles.
头痛可能是由颈部肌肉紧张导致的。
多指由气体或液体产生的压力，或某事物所产生的压力或影响力，包括工作或生活中的压力。
The tyre is too hard; reduce the pressure a bit.
这轮胎太硬，要减少一点压力。
Her health collapsed under the pressure of work.
她的身体被工作压力压垮了。
We must bring more pressure to bear on him.
我们应对他施加更大的压力。
She was able to cope well with the pressures of life.
她能妥善应付生活压力。
指物体所承受的张力或拉力，也指因外界压力而造成的身心和情绪等方面的焦虑或压抑。
This post takes the strain of the whole structure.
这根柱子承受了整个结构的压力。
She's under a lot of strain at the moment because her child's ill.
她现在心情紧张，因为她的小孩病了。
Too much work put a severe strain on employees.
工作量过大使雇员产生很严重的焦虑情绪。
指施加于物体、能使其损坏或变形的压力或应力；也指精神压力或心理负担，侧重于一种长期的忧虑。
Shoes with high heels put great stress on ankles.
高跟鞋会对脚踝产生很大的压力。
Susan was completely weighed down by the stress of examinations.
苏珊被考试的压力压垮了。
The stress from the new job caused him to suffer from gastric ulcers.
新工作的压力使他患上了胃溃疡。
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