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tensions

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词源

源自拉丁语 'tensio'(拉伸),通过古法语 'tension' 进入英语,最初指物理上的拉力,后引申为心理或社会关系的紧张状态。

noun

❶ 紧张状态或关系,指人与人、团体或国家之间因意见不合或利益冲突而产生的压力或对立情绪。

“There were growing tensions between the two countries over trade policies.”

(两国之间因贸易政策问题而紧张关系加剧。)

“The meeting was meant to ease tensions among team members.”

(这次会议旨在缓解团队成员之间的紧张关系。)

❶ 物理或机械上的拉力或张力,指物体因外力作用而产生的内部应力状态。

“The engineer checked the tensions in the bridge cables.”

(工程师检查了桥梁缆绳的张力。)

“Proper tensions in the strings are crucial for a guitar's sound quality.”

(琴弦的适当张力对吉他的音质至关重要。)

同义词:strain, stress, pressure, friction, unease

常见短语

ease tensions — 缓解紧张关系或局势,通常通过对话、妥协或其他和平手段来实现。

“The diplomat worked hard to ease tensions between the conflicting parties.”

(这位外交官努力缓解冲突各方之间的紧张关系。)

rising tensions — 指不断升级的紧张状态,常用于描述政治、社会或人际关系中逐渐加剧的对立。

“The media reported on the rising tensions in the protest area.”

(媒体报道了抗议地区不断升级的紧张局势。)