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

• As such tensions increase, they loom larger in Russia's domestic politics.
  这种紧张关系的不断加剧使其在俄罗斯国内政治中愈发凸显。
• Some easing of tensions has occurred between the two countries.
  两国关系已有一些缓和。
• 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。
• This migration can cause political and social tensions.
  这种迁移带了政治和社会的动荡。
• 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。
• Ethnic tensions are an old problem here.
  种族矛盾是该地区由来已久的问题。
• Michael needed to express his inner tensions.
  迈克尔需要宣泄一下他内心的紧张。
• 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。
• 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。
• 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。