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

• This migration can cause political and social tensions.
  这种迁移带了政治和社会的动荡。
• 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。
• 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 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 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。
• 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。
• Tensions give food to physical and mental diseases.
  紧张喂养了身体和心理的疾病。
• Two events have highlighted the tensions in recent days.
  两起事件进一步凸显了最近一段时间的紧张局势。
• Michael needed to express his inner tensions.
  迈克尔需要宣泄一下他内心的紧张。
• 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。