| 单词 | tension |
| 释义 | DEFINITIVE EXAMPLES 权威例句〔EMPHASIZE〕The director uses music to accentuate the rising dramatic tension. 导演利用音乐来突出渐强的戏剧紧张气氛。朗文写作活用〔FAIL〕The failure of the peace talks has led to increased tension on the streets. 和谈的失败使街上的气氛更趋紧张。朗文写作活用〔HAPPEN〕The conflict arose from tensions between the different ethnic groups. 这次冲突是不同种族群体之间关系紧张造成的。朗文写作活用〔INCREASE〕The players always feel a huge build-up of tension and nerves before an important game. 在重大比赛之前，运动员总会感到越来越紧张和焦虑。朗文写作活用〔JOKE〕Nick cracked a joke to try to ease the tension. 尼克开了个玩笑以缓和一下紧张的气氛。朗文写作活用〔NERVOUS〕A crowd gathered and tension mounted till the riot broke out. 人群聚集起来，气氛越来越紧张，骚乱终于爆发了。朗文写作活用〔NERVOUS〕Her voice trembled with tension. 她紧张得声音都发抖了。朗文写作活用〔NERVOUS〕The tension was high in Mexico as the day of the decision approached. 裁决的时间一天天逼近，墨西哥的气氛非常紧张。朗文写作活用〔PREJUDICED〕Critics say the mayor is a bigot who is inflaming racial tensions in his city. 批评家称该市长是个偏执狂，在煽动市内的种族矛盾。朗文写作活用〔PROTEST〕Racial tension boiled over in the inner city riots which spread across the nation last week. 市中心贫民区的暴乱致使种族间的紧张局势白热化，并于上周蔓延至全国。朗文写作活用〔REDUCE〕Harry attempted a couple of jokes to relieve the tension of the occasion. 哈里讲了几个笑话，试图缓解当时的紧张气氛。朗文写作活用〔RELIGION〕The tensions are growing between members of different faiths. 不同宗教的人之间的紧张局势在不断加剧。朗文写作活用〔Rolfing〕A service mark used for a technique of deep muscular manipulation and massage for the relief of bodily and emotional tension.罗尔夫按摩治疗法，罗尔按摩技术：一种用于深位的肌肉推拿和按摩以减轻肉体上和情绪上紧张程度的服务标志美国传统〔WEAK〕The constant tension was sapping my energy. 持续的紧张气氛正消耗着我的精力。朗文写作活用〔acutely〕Those tensions have been felt most acutely by women.这种紧张氛围女性最能深切感受到。外研社新世纪〔against a background〕The meetings took place against a background of increasing tension.这些会议是在日趋紧张的局势下召开的。韦氏高阶〔attempt〕In an attempt to diffuse the tension I suggested that we break off for lunch.为了缓和紧张气氛，我建议我们停下来去吃午饭。朗文当代〔battlefield〕Racial tension has turned parts of the city into a battleground.种族间的紧张关系把城市的部分地区变成了斗争的战场。麦克米伦高阶〔beget〕Economic tensions beget political ones.经济紧张导致政治紧张。柯林斯高阶〔bite〕The novel seems to lack bite and tension, even passion.这部小说似乎缺乏感染力, 也没有紧张的情节, 甚至缺少激情。外研社新世纪〔bloc〕There have been growing tensions within the trading bloc.贸易集团内部的关系越来越紧张。牛津搭配〔boiling point〕Racial tension has reached boiling point.种族间的紧张状态已达到一触即发的程度。牛津高阶〔boiling point〕The incident brought tensions to a boiling point.这次事件使得紧张的局势达到一触即发的程度。韦氏高阶〔boil〕Racial tensions in the area were boiling over.该地区种族间的紧张局势正在失去控制。麦克米伦高阶〔bottle up〕Tension in the home increases if you bottle things up.你如果把事情强压在心里, 家里的气氛就会更趋紧张。外研社新世纪〔bow〕The bow tension is constantly adjusted with three fingers of the right hand.琴弓的松紧度是不断地用右手的三个手指来调整的。外研社新世纪〔brace〕Music A leather loop that slides to change the tension on the cord of a drum.【音乐】 滑动皮环：通过滑动以改变鼓弦张力的皮环美国传统〔breaking point〕Tensions between the two groups had reached the breaking point.两群人之间的关系已紧张到了极点。韦氏高阶〔breathe〕To be relaxed or relieved, especially after a period of tension.松一口气，放下心来：尤指一段时间的紧张后放松或解脱美国传统〔bruxism〕The habitual, involuntary grinding or clenching of the teeth, usually during sleep, as from anger, tension, fear, or frustration.磨牙：因愤怒、紧张、恐惧或失望，而通常在睡梦中的习惯性且无意识地磨牙或咬牙美国传统〔bubble〕Tension could bubble up again at any time.紧张局势随时都有可能再次恶化。麦克米伦高阶〔bubble〕He seemed calm, but I could feel the tension that was bubbling beneath the surface.他看似平静，但我能感觉到他内心潜涌着的紧张。韦氏高阶〔build (sb/sth) up〕Tension is building up between the two communities.两个社区之间的关系日趋紧张。剑桥高阶〔buildup〕Tension is mounting in the build-up to the elections.备选期间气氛越来越紧张。牛津搭配〔build〕The tension and excitement built gradually all day.那一整天里紧张与兴奋的气氛越来越浓。牛津高阶〔cause〕The causes are a complex blend of local and national tensions.原因很复杂，既有地方性冲突也有全国范围的紧张局势。柯林斯高阶〔charge〕The atmosphere was charged with tension.充满了紧张的气氛美国传统〔circle〕His tension and anxiety circled out from him like magnetic fields.他那紧张和焦急的心情像磁场般影响四周。英汉大词典〔clear〕To dispel differences or emotional tensions.消除分歧或情绪上的紧张美国传统〔close〕There is a close connection between pain and tension.疼痛和紧张之间的关系密不可分。外研社新世纪〔co-operatively〕They agreed to work co-operatively to ease tensions wherever possible.他们同意合力化解任何可能出现的紧张局势。外研社新世纪〔cold war〕A state of political tension and military rivalry between nations that stops short of full-scale war.冷战：取代大规模战争的国家之间的政治紧张局势和军事竞争状态美国传统〔cold war〕A state of rivalry and tension between two factions, groups, or individuals that stops short of open, violent confrontation.冷战：取代公开、激烈对抗的一种两个派别、团体或个人间的竞争和紧张状态美国传统〔could〕She could have screamed with tension.她紧张得差点叫起来。柯林斯高阶〔counteract〕These exercises aim to counteract the effects of stress and tension.这些运动旨在抵消压力与紧张的影响。牛津高阶〔crackle〕The atmosphere crackled with tension.气氛顿时紧张了起来。牛津高阶〔crisis〕A point in a story or drama when a conflict reaches its highest tension and must be resolved.关子，紧要关头：小说或戏剧中冲突达到最紧张状态以及必须得以解决的转折点美国传统〔culminate〕A bitter feud culminated months of tension.数月的紧张局势最终带来的是深重的世仇。韦氏高阶〔defuse〕The agreement was regarded as a means of defusing ethnic tensions.这份协议被认为是缓和种族紧张局势的一种手段。朗文当代〔defuse〕The government is trying to defuse tensions over cuts in public spending.政府正尽力缓和公共开支削减问题上的紧张气氛。麦克米伦高阶〔diffuse〕The arrival of letters from the Pope did nothing to diffuse the tension.教皇的来信并没有缓解紧张的气氛。柯林斯高阶〔discord〕Tension or strife resulting from a lack of agreement; dissension.不调和：由于不一致而造成了不和、争论；争议美国传统〔dissipate〕Her laughter soon dissipated the tension in the air.她的笑声很快消除了紧张气氛。牛津高阶〔dissolve〕Lenny still could not dissolve the nagging lump of tension in his chest.莱尼仍不能消除令他不安的紧张感。柯林斯高阶〔dissolve〕The tension in the office just dissolves when she walks out.她出去之后，办公室里的紧张气氛顿时烟消云散。剑桥高阶〔drain〕She felt the tension drain out of her.她感觉那种紧张感逐渐消失了。外研社新世纪〔drain〕The tension drained slightly and they stole little glances at each other.紧张气氛略有缓和,他们偷偷地相互看了几眼。英汉大词典〔drop〕She could feel the tension drop away.她感到紧张气氛缓和了下来。牛津高阶〔détente〕A relaxing or easing, as of tension between rivals.缓和：敌对双方的紧张气氛得到松弛，缓解美国传统〔ease〕Tensions had eased.紧张局势已有所缓解。外研社新世纪〔ease〕After the arrival of the United Nations soldiers, tension in the area began to ease.联合国维和士兵到达后，这个地区的紧张局势开始得到缓解。剑桥高阶〔ease〕The tension between the two countries has eased off.两国的紧张局势已有所缓和。21世纪英汉〔ease〕The tension between the two countries has eased off.两国间的紧张关系已趋缓和。英汉大词典〔ease〕The diplomats failed to ease tensions between the two nations.外交官们没能缓解两国之间的紧张局势。韦氏高阶〔equation〕When children enter the equation, further tensions may arise within a marriage.有了孩子以后，紧张的情况可能增加，影响婚姻中的平衡关系。牛津高阶〔evaporate〕The kiss on the lips evaporated the tension.唇上的一吻化解了紧张气氛。外研社新世纪〔eventual〕There are many who believe that civil war will be the eventual outcome of the racial tension in the country.有很多人相信，该国种族关系的紧张最终将导致内战。柯林斯高阶〔exacerbate〕An anticipated bad harvest will exacerbate social tensions.预料的坏收成将加剧社会紧张形势。英汉大词典〔exacerbate〕His angry comments have exacerbated tensions in the negotiation process.他的一番气话加重了谈判过程中的紧张气氛。韦氏高阶〔fantod〕Nervous movements caused by tension.坐立不安：由于不安而产生的紧张行为美国传统〔fill〕Tension filled the air as we waited for further news.我们等待后续消息时，空气中充满了紧张的气氛。韦氏高阶〔foment〕The song was banned on the grounds that it might foment racial tension.这首歌因可能挑起种族冲突被禁播了。剑桥高阶〔free〕It was a relaxing atmosphere, free of tension.这是一种没有压力的轻松气氛。麦克米伦高阶〔heighten〕Tension has heightened after the recent bomb attack.最近的炸弹袭击之后，情势更加紧张。牛津高阶〔heighten〕The plan will only heighten tensions between the two groups.这一计划只会加剧两个集团间的紧张局势。韦氏高阶〔heighten〕The strong police presence only heightened the tension among the crowd.大批警察的出现只能使人群更加紧张。剑桥高阶〔heighten〕There are fears that the march will heighten racial tension.有人担心这次游行会加深种族间的紧张局势。朗文当代〔highlight〕Two events have highlighted the tensions in recent days.两起事件进一步凸显了最近一段时间的紧张局势。柯林斯高阶〔highlight〕Two events have highlighted the tensions in recent days.两起事件进一步彰显了近日的紧张局势。外研社新世纪〔hypertonic〕Pathology Having extreme muscular or arterial tension.【病理学】 张力亢进的：有极端的肌肉或动腺紧张美国传统〔inform〕All great songs are informed by a certain sadness and tension.所有很棒的歌曲都透着某种悲伤和张力。柯林斯高阶〔inner〕Michael needed to express his inner tensions.迈克尔需要宣泄一下他内心的紧张。柯林斯高阶〔inversely〕The tension grew in inverse proportion to the distance from their final destination.拉力的大小与他们离终点的距离成反比。柯林斯高阶〔isotonic〕Of equal tension.等压的美国传统〔isotonic〕Physiology Of or involving muscular contraction in which the muscle remains under relatively constant tension while its length changes.【生理学】 等张的：涉及肌肉长度在相对稳定的张力下发生变化的肌肉收缩的美国传统〔jittery〕It was probably the tension that made him jittery.可能是紧张的局面让他感到焦虑。朗文当代〔kettledrum〕A large copper or brass hemispherical drum with a parchment head that can be tuned by adjusting the tension.定音鼓：一种大的半球形红铜或黄铜鼓，面为羊皮纸，能通过调整拉力调音美国传统〔knife〕Just to twist the knife (= cause additional suffering, tension, etc.), the filmmakers have provided a surprise ending.为了更加悲情，电影制作者早已准备好了一个令人吃惊的结局。牛津搭配〔kymograph〕An instrument for recording variations in pressure, as of the blood, or in tension, as of a muscle, by means of a pen or stylus that marks a rotating drum.压力记录器，记波器：一种记录压力（如血压）或张力（如肌肉张力）变化的仪器，它通过一支笔或记录针的方式描出旋转的轨迹美国传统〔latent〕Recent developments in the area have brought latent ethnic tension out into the open.近来该地区的一些新情况导致民族之间潜在的紧张关系公开化了。剑桥高阶〔loom〕As such tensions increase, they loom larger in Russia's domestic politics.这种紧张关系的不断加剧使其在俄罗斯国内政治中愈发凸显。外研社新世纪〔magnify〕The hot summer magnified the racial tensions in the community.炎热的夏日加深了社区的种族矛盾。剑桥高阶〔massage〕Before I resort to pills I always try to massage the tension away.我总是先试图通过推拿来缓解紧张焦虑, 不成了再吃药。外研社新世纪〔militate against〕Family tensions can militate against learning.家庭关系紧张可能会妨碍学习。外研社新世纪〔mount〕For several hours, tension mounted.有几个小时, 紧张局势有所加剧。外研社新世纪〔nail down〕It would be useful if you could nail down the source of this tension.如果你能弄清这种紧张的根源，将会大有益处。柯林斯高阶〔neck〕You have a lot of tension in your neck muscles.你的颈部肌肉很紧张。朗文当代〔off-air〕When I get off air around 2am my neck and shoulders are locked with tension.我凌晨两点结束广播时脖子与肩膀绷得紧紧的。柯林斯高阶〔palpable〕The tension in the room was palpable.很容易觉察出屋子里的紧张气氛。麦克米伦高阶〔perceptibly〕The tension was mounting perceptibly.紧张局势明显在加剧。外研社新世纪〔pitching〕Tension has reached such a pitch that the armed forces say soldiers may have to use their weapons to defend themselves against local people.紧张关系已达白热化程度，武装部队说士兵有可能不得不使用武器保护自己不受当地民众的伤害。柯林斯高阶〔pitch〕Tension in the area has reached a dangerously high pitch.这个地区的紧张状态已经达到了极其危险的程度。外研社新世纪〔rasp〕The tension rasped her nerves.紧张气氛刺激着她的神经。外研社新世纪〔recapture〕The documentary recaptures the social tensions of the 1960s.这部纪录片再现了20世纪60年代紧张的社会局势。韦氏高阶〔reignite〕The incident reignited racial tensions.这个事件加剧了种族之间的紧张关系。韦氏高阶〔relaxant〕Tending to relax or to relieve tension.起松弛作用的：倾向于放松或减轻紧张程度的美国传统〔release〕All societies have social mechanisms for the release of tension.每一个社会都有释放压力的机制。牛津搭配〔release〕Humour is wonderful for releasing tension.幽默是舒缓紧张情绪的良方。柯林斯高阶〔release〕You need to release the tension in these shoulder muscles.你需要放松肩部肌肉。牛津高阶〔relieve〕He smoked frequently to relieve nervous tension.他一支接一支频频抽烟来消除神经紧张。英汉大词典〔reminder〕Violence has broken out in the capital, a stark reminder that the religious tensions are refusing to go away.首都爆发了暴力事件，这给了人们一个严酷的提醒——宗教紧张局势还在持续。柯林斯高阶〔resurface〕Nationalist tensions have resurfaced here.民族主义紧张关系又在这里冒了出来。朗文当代〔ripple〕A ripple of laughter lessened the tension.此起彼伏的笑声缓解了紧张气氛。麦克米伦高阶〔rise〕Tensions are rising again on the world's most heavily armed border.在世界上陈兵最重的边界上，形势又日趋紧张起来。麦克米伦高阶〔rise〕Ethnic tensions in the republic were rising.共和国中的种族紧张气氛愈演愈烈。外研社新世纪〔rise〕It was darkening and the street tension was on the rise.天渐渐黑下,街上的紧张气氛在加剧。英汉大词典〔run〕Tension ran high and fights broke out among the crowd.气氛紧张，人群中发生了打斗。朗文当代〔sag〕Some of the tension Altman builds up starts to sag.奥尔特曼制造的一些紧张氛围开始缓解。柯林斯高阶〔sag〕Some of the tension Altman builds up starts to sag.奥尔特曼制造的紧张氛围开始有所缓解。外研社新世纪〔scourge〕Tension headaches continue to be a scourge for millions.紧张性头痛依然在折磨着数以百万计的患者。外研社新世纪〔sense〕We sensed the tension in the conference room.我们感觉到会议室里的紧张气氛。英汉大词典〔shed〕Horseback riding helped the weary statesman shed his tensions.骑马有助于使疲惫的政治家消除紧张。英汉大词典〔simmer〕Long-simmering tensions between the two groups eventually sparked violence.两个组织之间长期持续的紧张局势最终引发了暴力事件。韦氏高阶〔skin〕Beneath his skin, the muscles were tight with tension.他皮下的肌肉因紧张而绷紧。牛津搭配〔slacken〕I slackened the line to let the fish swim. The tension in the board room finally slackened.我放松了鱼线让鱼游一游。董事会会议室里的紧张气氛终于松弛了下来美国传统〔source〕Money is often a source of tension and disagreements in young married couples.金钱往往是年轻夫妇关系紧张不和的起因。剑桥高阶〔springe〕A device for snaring small game, made by attaching a noose to a branch under tension.套索：小的捕陷游戏装置，把套索松垂地连在一个树枝上美国传统〔start off〕He became more aware of the things that started that tension off.他越来越清楚地认识到引起紧张局势的原因。柯林斯高阶〔stiffly〕There had been stiffness and long silences and tension in the air.生硬的措辞，长时间的沉默，空气中弥漫着紧张的气息。柯林斯高阶〔strain〕A wrench, twist, or other physical injury resulting from excessive tension, effort, or use.过劳损伤：因过度的压力，努力或使用而致的扭伤、扭曲或其他身体损害美国传统〔surface〕I sensed a lot of tension and jealousy beneath the surface.我觉察出表象之下暗藏着重重的矛盾和猜忌。朗文当代〔symbolic〕The case became symbolic of racial tension in society.这起案件成了社会种族关系紧张的象征。牛津搭配〔tense〕In a state of mental or nervous tension.心理或神经紧张的美国传统〔tensile strength〕The resistance of a material to a force tending to tear it apart, measured as the maximum tension the material can withstand without tearing.抗张强度：物质对撕裂它的力的抗拒程度，以物质所能承受的最大张力为测量单位美国传统〔tension〕Tension builds around the mystery of what will happen to Freddie.弗雷迪会发生什么事显得神秘莫测，气氛愈发紧张。牛津搭配〔tension〕Adjust the string tension of your tennis racket to suit your style of playing.调节网球拍的网张力，以配合你的打法。牛津高阶〔tension〕As soon as he entered, he sensed a tension in the air.他一进去就感到气氛紧张。牛津搭配〔tension〕Can you feel the tension in your neck and shoulders? 你能否感觉到颈部和肩部有紧绷感？麦克米伦高阶〔tension〕He lessened the tension of the rope.他把绳子放松了些。英汉大词典〔tension〕He suffers from nervous tension.他饱受神经紧张之苦。牛津搭配〔tension〕He was getting angry, and his wife could feel her own tension building.他快要动怒了,他的妻子则感到自己内心越来越紧张。英汉大词典〔tension〕I feel some tension in my shoulders.我感觉双肩有些发紧。牛津搭配〔tension〕In business, there's always a tension between the needs of customers and shareholders.在商业活动中，客户的需求和股东的需求之间始终存在着矛盾。朗文当代〔tension〕International tension should be reduced when this agreement is signed.此项协定签订之后,国际紧张局势应趋于缓和。英汉大词典〔tension〕Measures are needed to reduce tension between the two states.必须采取措施缓和两国之间的紧张关系。麦克米伦高阶〔tension〕Political tensions in the region make it unstable.这一地区的政治紧张局势造成了动荡不安。韦氏高阶〔tension〕Pull in the sail by increasing the tension of the rope.拉紧绳索收帆。麦克米伦高阶〔tension〕Racial tensions in the town were running high.镇子里种族关系高度紧张。牛津搭配〔tension〕She has a lot of tension in her shoulders.她肩背肌很紧。韦氏高阶〔tension〕She has done her best to keep calm but finds herself trembling with tension and indecision.她尽力保持镇定，可还是由于紧张、犹豫不决而抖个不停。柯林斯高阶〔tension〕She often used humour / humor to defuse tension in meetings.她经常用幽默来缓和会议上的紧张气氛。牛津搭配〔tension〕The tension among the audience was palpable.观众中的紧张气氛显而易见。牛津搭配〔tension〕The tension between the two countries is likely to remain.两国之间的紧张局面可能会持续下去。外研社新世纪〔tension〕The tension of that jumper should be twelve stitches to the inch.那件女式套衫的针数应是每英寸12针。英汉大词典〔tension〕The tension was becoming unbearable, and I wanted to scream.这种紧张我再也忍受不了，真想大声尖叫。朗文当代〔tension〕The job losses caused greater tensions within the company.人员裁减在公司内部造成了更强烈的紧张关系。牛津搭配〔tension〕The metal is weak in tension.这种金属张力很差。牛津搭配〔tension〕The movie lacks dramatic tension.这部影片缺乏戏剧张力。牛津搭配〔tension〕The obvious tension between Warren and Anne made everyone else uncomfortable.沃伦和安之间明显的紧张关系让每个人都不舒服。朗文当代〔tension〕The years of his government are remembered for political tension and conflict.他执政的那些年留给人们的记忆是政治局势紧张、冲突不断。柯林斯高阶〔tension〕There are growing tensions between the two countries.两国间的关系日益紧张。剑桥高阶〔tension〕There has been increased tension over the border incident.边境事件造成局势愈发紧张。牛津搭配〔tension〕There is bound to be a certain tension between the freedom of individuals and the need for public safety.个人自由和公共安全需求之间必定存在着某种对立。麦克米伦高阶〔tension〕There was a lot of tension at the meeting.会议过程中多次出现紧张情况。韦氏高阶〔tension〕There will always be some tension between the desire to reduce risk and the desire to make as much money as possible.降低风险的愿望和尽可能多赚钱的欲望之间总是有些矛盾。韦氏高阶〔tension〕This old racket needs its string tension adjusted.这个旧球拍需要调整一下穿线磅数。牛津搭配〔tension〕This wire will take 50 pounds tension.这种金属线能承受 50 磅的张力。朗文当代〔tension〕You can see she is just filled with tension about her job.可以看得出，她对这份工作的确感到十分紧张。韦氏高阶〔thaw〕A relaxation of reserve, restraints, or tensions.放松：少言，拘束或紧张的放松美国传统〔thick〕The atmosphere was thick with tension. () 气氛紧张得使人透不过气来。牛津搭配〔thick〕The atmosphere was thick with tension.气氛紧张得使人透不过气来。牛津高阶〔throughout〕I could feel the tension throughout her body.我能感觉到她全身的紧张。英汉大词典〔tightening〕Headaches caused by tension can result in tightening of the muscles in the neck.精神紧张引起的头痛会导致颈部肌肉僵硬。外研社新世纪〔tone〕The normal state of elastic tension or partial contraction in resting muscles.正常伸缩性：安静的肌肉所具有的正常的受压伸缩或局部弯曲的能力美国传统〔tonometer〕Any of various instruments for measuring pressure or tension.压力计：一种测量压力或张力的仪器美国传统〔tremor〕A state or feeling of nervous agitation or tension.激动：神经兴奋或紧张的状态或情感美国传统〔turgor〕Biology The normal fullness or tension produced by the fluid content of blood vessels, capillaries, and plant or animal cells.【生物学】 膨压，紧涨：活细胞中紧张度和张力的正常状态，是由血管、毛细管和动植物细胞中的液体成分引起的美国传统〔undercurrent〕An undercurrent of tension pervaded the proceedings.整个诉讼过程中暗藏着紧张的气氛。麦克米伦高阶〔underlie〕There were deeper tensions underlying last week's outburst.上星期的爆发背后潜伏着更为深刻的紧张局势。英汉大词典〔unresolved〕We consider the role of stress and unresolved tensions in creating disturbing dreams.我们认为压力与未消除的紧张情绪都会致人做恶梦。外研社新世纪〔vanilla〕The tensions of the Nixon presidency were replaced by the plain vanilla administration of a friendly, middle-aged, middle-class man from the Middle West.尼克松时代的紧张局面被一届平淡无奇的政府所取代，继任总统温和友善，正值中年，出身中产阶级，来自中西部。柯林斯高阶〔vibrate〕The atmosphere seemed to vibrate with tension.气氛似乎紧张得发颤。牛津搭配〔wave〕A small ridge or swell moving across the interface of two fluids and dependent on surface tension.波动：依赖表面张力的运动穿过两种流质界面的小脊状或隆起美国传统〔wetting agent〕A substance that reduces the surface tension of a liquid, causing the liquid to spread across or penetrate more easily the surface of a solid.润湿剂：一种减少液体表面张力的物质，它使得液体更轻松地流过或透过固体的表面美国传统〔will〕Even with the best will in the world, circumstances such as these create tensions and difficulties in relationships.不管用意有多好, 这样的情况还是会造成恋爱关系出现紧张、陷入困境。外研社新世纪〔work〕Walking is excellent for working off tension.散步对于消除紧张情绪非常有效。朗文当代〔worry beads〕A string of beads for fingering in times of worry, boredom, or tension.解闷念珠：烦恼、无聊或紧张时用手抚弄的一串念珠美国传统〔yips〕Nervousness or tension that causes an athlete to fail to perform effectively, especially in missing short putts in golf.失常：造成运动员不能完成预期动作的胆怯或紧张，尤指高尔夫球赛中未完成近距离轻击美国传统Tension is building up between the two communities.两个社区间关系逐渐紧张。剑桥国际A public meeting was held to quieten the tension.为缓解紧张气氛举行了一次公众集会。剑桥国际He seems relaxed, but actually he has a lot of tension simmering just below the surface.他看上去很轻松，但实际上内心紧张极了。剑桥国际I noticed a release of tension when he left the room.我注意到他走出房间后紧张气氛缓和了下来。剑桥国际She laughed and that broke the tension in the room.她大笑起来，打破了屋里的紧张气氛。剑桥国际Stress can occur if you are unable over a long period to release anger or tension by fight or flight.如果长时间不能运用自我的力量来努力宣泄愤怒消除紧张，就会产生精神上的压力。剑桥国际The hot summer magnified the racial tensions in the community.炎热的夏日使这一地区的种族间紧张局势升级。剑桥国际The racial tension in the area is a tinderbox ready to ignite.这个地区的种族紧张局势一触即发。剑桥国际The song was banned on the grounds that it might foment racial tension.那首歌因为可能激化种族间的紧张关系被禁止了。剑桥国际The talk lessened the tension. 这次交谈缓和紧张局面。译典通The unresolved tension is the key to the play's fascination.未解决的紧张关系是这部戏剧的魅力所在。剑桥国际You could feel the tension in the room as we waited for our exam results.你可以感觉到我们等待考试结果时屋子里的紧张气氛。剑桥国际 |
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