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 causes are a complex blend of local and national tensions.
  原因很复杂，既有地方性冲突也有全国范围的紧张局势。
• 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。
• 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。
• 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。
• 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。
• 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。
• Criminal search embodies tensions of opposition and confliction between the national public power and basical civil rights.
  刑事搜查体现了国家公共权力和公民基本权利之间对立和冲突的紧张关系。
• 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。
• 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 tensions of the Nixon presidency were replaced by the plain vanilla administration of a friendly, middle-aged, middle-class man from the Middle West.
  尼克松时代的紧张局面被一届平淡无奇的政府所取代，继任总统温和友善，正值中年，出身中产阶级，来自中西部。