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单词 tension
释义
tension
noun
uk
/ˈten.ʃən/us
/ˈten.ʃən/

tensionnoun(FEELING)

B2[U]
afeelingofnervousnessbefore animportantordifficultevent:
（精神上的）紧张，焦虑，焦急
You couldfeelthe tension in theroomas wewaitedforourexamresults.我们等待考试结果出来的时候，你可以感觉到屋子里的紧张气氛。
B2[Cusually pluralorU]
afeelingoffearorangerbetween twogroupsofpeoplewho do nottrusteach other:
（互不信任的人群之间的）紧张关系；紧张局势
ethnic/racialtension民族／种族间的紧张关系
There aregrowingtensions between the twocountries.两国间的关系日益紧张。
More examples
  • The tension in theofficejustdissolveswhen shewalksout.
  • After thearrivalof theUnitedNationssoldiers, tension in theareabegantoease.
  • Hisspeechesfannedtheflamesofracialtension.
  • Manysocialworkersare in thefrontlineofracialtension.
  • Thestrongpolicepresenceonlyheightenedthe tension among thecrowd.
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Anxiety and worry - general words
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  • agitation
  • angst
  • anti-stress
  • apprehension
  • jitters
  • nerve
  • nervousness
  • oppression
  • overwork
  • panic attack
  • strain
  • tenseness
  • the collywobbles
  • the heebie-jeebies
  • tizzy
  • trepidation
  • uneasiness
  • vexation
  • willie
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Anxious and worried

tensionnoun(STRETCH)

[U]
The tension of awireorropeis thedegreeto which it isstretched.
（铁丝或绳子的）拉力，张力
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Tight and tightening
  • astringency
  • chokehold
  • close-fitting
  • fast
  • inelasticity
  • retighten
  • skinny
  • stiffen
  • strain
  • super-tight
  • tauten
  • tautly
  • tautness
  • tight
  • tighten
  • tightensomethingup
  • tightly
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  • up
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(Definition oftensionfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

tension| American Dictionary

tension
noun[U]
us
/ˈten·ʃən/

tensionnoun[U](STIFF STATE)

thestateof beingtightandstiff:
We need more tension in thewires, sopullthemtighter.

tensionnoun[U](NERVOUS STATE)

anxietyandworry:
The tension wasunbearableas wewaitedforourexamresults.
Tension is also ananxioussituationofangerandlackoftrustbetween twogroupsofpeople.
(Definition oftensionfrom theCambridge Academic Content Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesoftension

tension
The surface stresses (tensions) are functions of the local extension ratios, which depend on the global deformation of the membrane.
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Both reflect an early twentieth-centurytensionbetween theories of knowledge and theories of vision.
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It involves holding differences intensionand allowing multiple and differing perspectives to co-exist.
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For workers as "cell proprietors" were to be afforded crucial domains of discretion, albeit ones traversed by tensions and potential conflicts.
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In the initial stages a degree of nationalistic euphoria disguised a series of political tensions.
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Here modernization took place in a relatively smooth manner and there was no need to fear external threats, but domestic tensions were inevitable.
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It is not to be expected that this massive undertaking should end in a coda, with all the tensions resolved, and it does not.
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In effect, there is notensionresolved by this result.
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We note that since (2.20), the equation for oxygentension, is quasi-steady, small jumps in the oxygen tension may appear between consecutive timesteps.
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Of the numerous factors that may contribute toward maritaltension, one is inequality - particularly among couples with an egalitarian gender role orientation.
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There are interesting tensions between the chapters, which the editors have wisely avoided editing out for the sake of consistency of viewpoint.
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While donors usually attempt to minimise thistension, it is necessary to recognise its existence.
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Syn-kinematic, en-echelontensiongaps were filled by carbonate material.
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Be that as it may, disease can afflict the annulus, the leaflets or thetensionapparatus to produce stenosis, incompetence or both.
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Obstruction may involve only a part of the valve, or the entire subvalvartensionapparatus.
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Collocationswithtension

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These are words often used in combination withtension.

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chronic tension
Chronictension-type headache is headache occurring on more than 15 days a month for six months in a year.
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communal tension
Local authority allocation of accommodation, therefore, inevitably exacerbatescommunaltension.
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considerable tension
There isconsiderabletensionwith the militias' idea of the past being readily and easily accessible, for example.
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