tension

柯林斯詞典

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(shí)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(xù)。
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(wù)和個(gè)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(shí)就畱了調(diào)整纜繩松緊的餘地。

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 .