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

• The allegation has exacerbated tensions between the two countries.
  这一指控加剧了德美两国的紧张关系。
• The north's push to make the zones work coincides with an easing in tensions on the divided peninsula and tentative signs of detente between Pyongyang and washington.
  朝鲜努力使经济特区得以运作，这可以缓解朝鲜半岛的紧张局势，同时也是在试探性地缓和平壤和华盛顿间的关系。
• This was a brazen attempt to create Muslim-Christian tensions, and similar to ploys in Iraq and Pakistan.
  这是一次厚颜无耻的尝试，目的是在穆斯林和基督教之间制造紧张局势，与伊拉克和巴基斯坦的阴谋类似。
• Ethnic tensions are an old problem here.
  种族矛盾是该地区由来已久的问题。
• Violence has broken out in the capital, a stark reminder that the religious tensions are refusing to go away.
  首都爆发了暴力事件，这给了人们一个严酷的提醒——宗教紧张局势还在持续。
• Officials will hold four days of talks aimed at defusing tensions over trade.
  官员们将举行为期4天旨在消除贸易紧张关系的会谈。
• 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 had eased
  紧张关系有所缓和。
• These changes have created conflicts and tensions such as between national autonomy and international cooperation.
  这些变化引起了矛盾和紧张局势，如在民族自治和国际合作之间。
• 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。