tension

/ˈtenʃ(ə)n/
Tension is a feeling of worry and anxiety which makes it difficult for you to relax. (精神上的) 紧张

noun [抽象名词] 紧张,焦虑;紧张关系,紧张局势;矛盾,冲突;(电线、绳子、肌肉等的)拉紧,绷紧;拉力,张力;(电影、书籍中的)紧张情绪,恐怖气氛;(编织的)针织密度;电压

Smiling and laughing has actually been shown to relieve tension and stress. 微笑和大笑确实已证明能缓解紧张和压力。

verb [vt. 及物动词] 使拉紧,使紧张

The film explored the tension between public duty and personal affections. 该片探讨了公共义务和个人情感之间的冲突。

后缀: sion 【noun】 表示某种行为、状态或结果 - indicating an action, state, or result 原词: tension 是通过后缀 【sion】 构成的派生词
tens(伸展) + ion → 伸展出的状态 → 张力
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The atmosphere crackled with tension. 气氛顿时紧张了起来。
The tension between the two countries is likely to remain. 两国之间的紧张局面可能持续。
The tension was mounting perceptibly. 紧张状况明显在加剧。
As the cable wraps itself around the wheel, there is provision for adjusting the tension of the cable. 缆绳绕在轮子上时就留了调整缆绳松紧的余地。