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tension

/ten-shuhn/US // ˈtɛn ʃən //UK // (ˈtɛnʃən) //

紧张,张力,紧张局势,紧张关系

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : the act of stretching or straining.
    • : the state of being stretched or strained.
    • : mental or emotional strain; intense, suppressed suspense, anxiety, or excitement.
    • : a strained relationship between individuals, groups, nations, etc.
    • : pressure, especially of a vapor.
    • : Mechanics. the longitudinal deformation of an elastic body that results in its elongation.the force producing such deformation.
    • : Electricity. electromotive force; potential.
    • : Machinery. a device for stretching or pulling something.
    • : a device to hold the proper tension on the material being woven in a loom.
v.有主动词 verb
  1. 1
    • : to subject to tension, especially for a specific purpose.

Synonyms & Antonyms

nounmental stress
Forms: tensions

Examples

  • Modern keyboards are ergonomic, so they ease tension and make typing a smoother and more satisfying experience.

  • Local officials had feared the president’s trip could further strain tensions in the city.

  • While the pandemic dominated Friday’s press conference, Merkel is also battling geopolitical tensions.

  • Most organizations are like stretched rubber bands, snapping back immediately back to normal once the tension is gone.

  • Rising tensions between the United States and China, meanwhile, threatens trade between the world’s two largest economies.

  • Yes, cops are under stress and tension (though their jobs are far less dangerous than normally supposed).

  • But still the Middle East conflict does cause tension between many in these two communities.

  • “This tension was not well received at the Vatican,” according to Tosatti.

  • That's a step forward from the tension of the past two years.

  • The increasing tension between Obama's team and Bibi's reflects this basic divergence in interests.

  • The controlling leaders being out of gear the machine did not run smoothly: there was nothing but friction and tension.

  • It depends upon the fact that bile acids lower surface tension.

  • During so long drawn out a suspense I tried to ease the tension by dictation.

  • Thus the tension which serves to start the movement is intense, though the masses involved are not very great.

  • Throughout the country-side, wherever the echo of the wail was heard, a tension fell upon everything.