tensions

英 [ˈtenʃnz]

美 [ˈtenʃnz]

n.  紧张局势(或关系、状况); 矛盾; 对立; (情绪上的)紧张，烦躁
tension的复数

柯林斯词典

• N-UNCOUNT 紧张关系;紧张局势
  Tensionis 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.
  1. 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。
  2. ...continued tension over the killing of demonstrators...
     示威者遇害后的持续紧张局势
  3. 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。
• N-UNCOUNT 紧张;焦虑;焦急
  Tensionis a feeling of worry and anxiety which makes it difficult for you to relax.
  1. 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。
  2. 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。
• N-VAR (势力、观点、影响之间的)冲突，分歧
  If there is atensionbetween forces, arguments, or influences, there are differences between them that cause difficulties.
  1. 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。
• 拉紧程度;拉力;张力
  Thetensionin something such as a rope or wire is the extent to which it is stretched tight.

双语例句

• Michael needed to express his inner tensions.
  迈克尔需要宣泄一下他内心的紧张。
• Tensions also linger over unresolved border issues with China which led to war in1962.
  而同中国之间的导致了1962年战争的边界问题一直未解决，这也增加了印度的紧张。
• Tensions had eased
  紧张关系有所缓和。
• But there were already rising tensions between the European Union and China over trade issues and exchange rates.
  不过，欧盟（eu）与中国此前在贸易问题和汇率方面的紧张已不断加剧。
• Ethnic tensions among the republics could lead to civil war
  共和国之间紧张的种族关系可能会引发内战。
• The tensions have exposed rifts inside the industry.
  这一紧张局势已暴露了科技行业内的裂痕。
• We have already seen dangerous clashes in Lebanon and growing tensions in Turkey and Jordan.
  我们已经看到黎巴嫩发生了危险的冲突，土耳其和约旦的紧张气氛加剧。
• Tensions soon developed between the two countries.
  紧张局势不久便在两个国家之间产生了。
• Those tensions have been felt most acutely by women.
  最能深切感受到这种紧张氛围的是女性。
• Tensions have been growing between the military and reformists.
  军方和改革者之间的紧张关系不断升级。