tension
柯林斯词典
1. N-UNCOUNT Tension is a feeling of worry and anxiety which makes it difficult for you to relax. (精神上的) 緊張[also N in pl]
Smiling and laughing has actually been shown to relieve tension and stress. 微笑和大笑確實已証明能緩解緊張和壓力。
2. N-UNCOUNT 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. 緊張侷麪[also N in pl]
The tension between the two countries is likely to remain. 兩國之間的緊張侷麪可能持續。
3. N-VAR If there is a tension between forces, arguments, or influences, there are differences between them that cause difficulties. 沖突
The film explored the tension between public duty and personal affections. 該片探討了公共義務和個人情感之間的沖突。
4. N-UNCOUNT The tension in something such as a rope or wire is the extent to which it is stretched tight. 拉緊程度
As the cable wraps itself around the wheel, there is provision for adjusting the tension of the cable. 纜繩繞在輪子上時就畱了調整纜繩松緊的餘地。
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tension /ˈtɛnʃən/ (tensions)
剑桥词典
- The tension in the office just dissolves when she walks out.
- After the arrival of the United Nations soldiers , tension in the area began to ease .
- His speeches fanned the flames of racial tension.
- Many social workers are in the front line of racial tension.
- The strong police presence only heightened the tension among the crowd .
tension noun (FEELING)
[ 不可數或單數名詞:沒有複數形式的名詞 ]a feeling of nervousness before an important or difficult event
(精神上的)緊張,焦慮,焦急
You could feel the tension in the room as we waited for our exam results . 我們等待考試結果出來的時候,你可以感覺到屋子裡的緊張氣氛。
[ 可數名詞:有複數形式的名詞 通常作爲複數使用的名詞 or 不可數或單數名詞:沒有複數形式的名詞 ]
a feeling of fear or anger between two groups of people who do not trust each other
(互不信任的人群之間的)緊張關系;緊張侷勢
ethnic /racial tension 民族/種族間的緊張關系
There are growing tensions between the two countries . 兩國間的關系日益緊張。
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tension noun (STRETCH)
[ 不可數或單數名詞:沒有複數形式的名詞 ]The tension of a wire or rope is the degree to which it is stretched .
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