tension
US /ˈten.ʃən/
UK /ˈten.ʃən/
1.
2.
紧张, 压力
mental or emotional strain
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There was a lot of tension in the room before the announcement.
宣布前房间里气氛很紧张。
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He felt the tension building up in his shoulders.
他感到肩膀上的紧张感越来越强。
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紧张关系, 冲突
a relationship between people or groups that is difficult or unfriendly
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There's a lot of tension between the two rival teams.
两支竞争对手之间存在很大的紧张关系。
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The political tension in the region is escalating.
该地区的政治紧张局势正在升级。