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tension

🇬🇧 UK/'tenʃәn/🇺🇸 US
NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFLGREB1

Definitions

n.

A state of mental or emotional strain; the physical state of being stretched or pulled tight; conflict between opposing forces or ideas

紧张;张力;拉力;矛盾

v.

To apply tension or strain to an object

拉紧;使紧张

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
tensstretch, extend
+
ionact, process, state
=tension

Common Collocations

  • 1.ease tension缓和紧张局势
  • 2.racial tension种族紧张关系
  • 3.tension between……之间的矛盾
  • 4.surface tension表面张力

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    There was obvious tension between the two colleagues after their argument.

  • 2.

    The tension in the rope increased as the climber put his full weight on it.

  • 3.

    The novel explores the tension between personal freedom and social responsibility.

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