plural tensions
plural tensions
Learner's definition of TENSION
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a : a feeling of nervousness that makes you unable to relax(情绪上的)紧张,烦躁 b : a feeling of nervousness, excitement, or fear that is created in a movie, book, etc.(电影、书籍中的)紧张情绪,恐怖气氛 2
: a state in which people, groups, countries, etc., disagree with and feel anger toward each other紧张局势;紧张关系 [count]
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Do you sense the tension between those two?你感受到他们俩之间的紧张关系了吗?
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There was a lot of tension at the meeting.会议过程中多次出现紧张情况。
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The book describes the tension-filled days before the war.这本书描述了战前局势十分紧张的日子。
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: a difficult situation caused by the opposite needs or effects of two different ideas, desires, etc.矛盾;冲突 [count]
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[noncount] : the degree to which something is stretched : the amount that something is stretched拉紧程度;张力 -
I don't like the tension on this tennis racket.我不喜欢这把网球拍的网张力。
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muscle tension [=tightness]肌张力
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She has a lot of tension in her shoulders.她肩背肌很紧。