
tensions
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。)
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。)