1N-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
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。
...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.
2N-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
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。
3N-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
The film explored the tension between public duty and personal affections. [+ between]
这部电影探讨了公共义务和个人情感之间的冲突。
4N-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