tension
/ˈtenʃən/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #5193 in the learning path
紧张局势；紧张关系
Definitions
n. Strained relations between people or groups that may cause conflict
紧张局势；紧张关系
n. A feeling of worry that makes relaxation difficult
紧张；焦虑
n. A force that stretches or pulls something tight
张力；拉力
Example
Tension grew between the neighbours over the shared driveway.
邻居们因共用车道问题，关系越来越紧张。
Competition for limited water supplies can increase tension between farming communities and nearby cities.
争夺有限的水资源可能加剧农业社区与附近城市之间的紧张关系。
Collocations
- ease tension
- political tension
- muscle tension
- surface tension
Word family
- tense (adj.)
- tensely (adv.)
Synonyms
- strain
- stress
Usage tip
关系紧张常用tension between；多方矛盾可用复数。
FAQ
- What does tension mean?
- Strained relations between people or groups that may cause conflict A feeling of worry that makes relaxation difficult A force that stretches or pulls something tight
- How is tension pronounced?
- UK /ˈtenʃən/, US /ˈtenʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
