1. | [u][c][usupl] ~ (between A and B) 紧张局势(或关系、状况)a situation in which people do not trust each other, or feel unfriendly towards each other, and which may cause them to attack each other |
There is mounting tension along the border. 边境局势日趋紧张。 | |
international/racial/political tensions 国际紧张局势;种族间的紧张关系;政治上的紧张状况 |
2. | [c][u] ~ (between A and B) 矛盾;对立a situation in which the fact that there are different needs or interests causes difficulties |
There is often a tension between the aims of the company and the wishes of the employees. 公司的目标和雇员的愿望之间经常存在矛盾。 |
3. | [u] (情绪上的)紧张,烦躁a feeling of anxiety and stress that makes it impossible to relax |
nervous tension 神经紧张 | |
We laughed and that helped ease the tension . 我们笑了,因而紧张的情绪得以缓和下来。 |
4. | [u] (作家或电影导演制造的)紧张气氛the feeling of fear and excitement that is created by a writer or a film/movie director |
dramatic tension 扣人心弦的紧张气氛 | |
As the movie progresses the tension builds. 随着电影剧情的发展,气氛越来越紧张。 |
5. | [u] 拉伸;张力;拉紧状态;绷紧程度the state of being stretched tight; the extent to which sth is stretched tight |
muscular tension 肌肉绷紧 | |
Adjust the string tension of your tennis racket to suit your style of playing. 调节网球拍的网张力,以配合你的打法。 |