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-derivedCommon 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.