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

• Tensions give food to physical and mental diseases.
  紧张喂养了身体和心理的疾病。
• Tensions had eased
  紧张关系有所缓和。
• Tensions soon developed between the two countries.
  紧张局势不久便在两个国家之间产生了。
• 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。
• But owing to the Beiyang government's historical limitations, its legislative activities had been restricted by the various political force tensions and its historical roles had been reduced.
  但由于北洋政府经济立法的历史局限性，它的经济立法活动受到了各种政治力量的张力制约，从而使其经济立法的历史推动作用大打了折扣。
• The "Declaration" has played an active role in easing tensions in the Korean Peninsula.
  这一《宣言》对缓和朝鲜半岛紧张局势起到了积极作用。
• Some easing of tensions has occurred between the two countries.
  两国关系已有一些缓和。
• It also exacerbates tensions between the US and China.
  这一事件也加剧了美中之间的紧张关系。
• Ethnic tensions are an old problem here.
  种族矛盾是该地区由来已久的问题。
• 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。