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tension n.紧张；拉力；张力；紧张状态；[电]电压vt.使拉紧；使绷紧 (1) 形势逐步紧张起来。(2) 这种紧张情绪很快感染了人群中所有的人。(3) 正应力分量表示拉力。(4) 电线在拉力状态下会变得略微长点。(5) 这根金属线在断裂之前能承受五十磅的张力。(6) 我们在等待公布考试结果时气氛越来越紧张。(7) X线电视诊断用高电压装置 The noun tension has its Latin roots in tendere, which means to stretch, and tension occurs when something is stretched either physically or emotionally. Strained relations between countries can cause political tensions to rise. You can add tension to a rubber band by stretching it tight. You can release nervous tension by releasing that tension in the rubber band, when you shoot it at your brother.

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英 ['tenʃn] 美 ['tenʃn] (1) The tension is building up.(2) The tension soon transmitted itself to all the members of the crowd.(3) A positive-stress component means tension.(4) If a wire is held under tension, it gets slightly longer.(5) This wire will take 50 pounds tension before breaking.(6) Tension mounted as we waited for the exam results to be published.(7) high tension unit for x-ray television diagnosis When things feel so tight they might snap, that's tension. If you buy your girlfriend a vacuum cleaner when she wanted diamonds, you will experience tension. Just before she storms out of the room. 1[N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]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.   [also N in pl]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。...continued tension over the killing of demonstrators...示威者遇害后的持续紧张局势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。2[N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]紧张；焦虑；焦急 Tension is a feeling of worry and anxiety which makes it difficult for you to relax.   [also N in pl]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。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 可变名词](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.   [usu N between pl-n]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。4[N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]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.

英语单词	tension
英美音标	英 ['tenʃn] 美 ['tenʃn]
中文释义	n.紧张；拉力；张力；紧张状态；[电]电压 vt.使拉紧；使绷紧
英语例句	(1) The tension is building up. (2) The tension soon transmitted itself to all the members of the crowd. (3) A positive-stress component means tension. (4) If a wire is held under tension, it gets slightly longer. (5) This wire will take 50 pounds tension before breaking. (6) Tension mounted as we waited for the exam results to be published. (7) high tension unit for x-ray television diagnosis
中文例句	(1) 形势逐步紧张起来。 (2) 这种紧张情绪很快感染了人群中所有的人。 (3) 正应力分量表示拉力。 (4) 电线在拉力状态下会变得略微长点。 (5) 这根金属线在断裂之前能承受五十磅的张力。 (6) 我们在等待公布考试结果时气氛越来越紧张。 (7) X线电视诊断用高电压装置
vocabulary简明	When things feel so tight they might snap, that's tension. If you buy your girlfriend a vacuum cleaner when she wanted diamonds, you will experience tension. Just before she storms out of the room.
vocabulary扩展	The noun tension has its Latin roots in tendere, which means to stretch, and tension occurs when something is stretched either physically or emotionally. Strained relations between countries can cause political tensions to rise. You can add tension to a rubber band by stretching it tight. You can release nervous tension by releasing that tension in the rubber band, when you shoot it at your brother.
柯林斯解释	1 [N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]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. [also N in pl] 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。 ...continued tension over the killing of demonstrators... 示威者遇害后的持续紧张局势 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。 2 [N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]紧张；焦虑；焦急 Tension is a feeling of worry and anxiety which makes it difficult for you to relax. [also N in pl] 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。 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 可变名词](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. [usu N between pl-n] 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。 4 [N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]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.

Tension Wire N Uncount 不可数名词 N Means Stretched Countries