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

• Economic tensions beget political ones.
  经济紧张导致政治紧张。
• This migration can cause political and social tensions.
  这种迁移带了政治和社会的动荡。
• 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。
• 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。
• Tensions had eased
  紧张关系有所缓和。
• 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。
• 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。
• Some easing of tensions has occurred between the two countries.
  两国关系已有一些缓和。
• Ethnic tensions are an old problem here.
  种族矛盾是该地区由来已久的问题。
• 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。