1 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. 紧张关系;紧张局势
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The tension between the two countries is likely to remain. [+ between]
那两个国家间的紧张局面可能会持续下去。
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...continued tension over the killing of demonstrators.
示威者遇害后的持续紧张局势
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The years of his government are remembered for political tension and conflict.
他执政的那些年留给人们的记忆是政治局势紧张、冲突不断。
SYN friction, hostility, unease, antagonism
2 N-UNCOUNT 紧张;焦虑;焦急 Tension is a feeling of worry and anxiety which makes it difficult for you to relax. 紧张;焦虑;焦急
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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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Smiling and laughing has actually been shown to relieve tension and stress.
事实证明,微笑和大笑能够缓解焦虑和压力。
3 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. (势力、观点、影响之间的)冲突,分歧
4 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. 拉紧程度;拉力;张力
Word Partnership | Use tension with: |
VERB. | ease tension, tension grows, tension mounts, relieve tension 1 2 3 |
N. | source of tension 1 2 3 4 |
ADJ. | racial tension 2 3 |
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