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

• 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。
• 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。
• Some easing of tensions has occurred between the two countries.
  两国关系已有一些缓和。
• 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。
• 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。
• 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。
• 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。
• Tensions had eased
  紧张关系有所缓和。
• Trade restrictions deepen tensions among trading partners and can, in some cases, lead to trade wars.
  贸易限制措施加深了贸易伙伴之间的紧张关系，在某些情况下还会引发贸易战。