新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

tensionIELTS重点词汇

英 [ˈtenʃən]

[NOUN]

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NOUN. 名词

tensions
1. [U 不可数名词] （精神上的）紧张
Tension is a feeling of worry and anxiety which makes it difficult for you to relax.
近义词
anxiety
双语例句
例：
Smiling and laughing has actually been shown to relieve tension and stress.
微笑和大笑确实已被证明能缓解紧张和压力。
2. [U 不可数名词] 紧张局面
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.
双语例句
例：
The tension between the two countries is likely to remain.
两国之间的紧张局面可能会持续。
例：
years of political tension and conflict.
政治紧张和冲突的年月。
3. [C, U 有变体名词] 冲突
If there is a tension between forces, arguments, or influences, there are differences between them that cause difficulties.
双语例句
例：
The film explored the tension between public duty and personal affections.
该片探讨了公共义务和个人情感之间的冲突。
4. [U 不可数名词] 拉紧程度
The tension in something such as a rope or wire is the extent to which it is stretched tight.
近义词
tightness
反义词
slack
双语例句
例：
As the cable wraps itself around the wheel, there is provision for adjusting the tension of the cable.
缆绳绕在轮子上时就留了调整缆绳松紧的余地。
例：
The reassuring tension of the rope moved with him, neither too tight nor too loose.
绳索的松紧程度令人放心，而且随着他的运动而变化，既不紧也不松。
例：
the tension created when tightening the wire.
拉紧电缆时产生的张力。