tension

US /ˈten.ʃən/
UK /ˈten.ʃən/
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1.

张力, 拉力

the state of being stretched tight

:
The tension in the rope was immense.
绳子的张力非常大。
Adjust the string tension on the guitar.
调整吉他琴弦的张力
2.

紧张, 压力

mental or emotional strain

:
There was a lot of tension in the room before the announcement.
宣布前房间里气氛很紧张
He felt the tension building up in his shoulders.
他感到肩膀上的紧张感越来越强。
3.

紧张关系, 冲突

a relationship between people or groups that is difficult or unfriendly

:
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
The political tension in the region is escalating.
该地区的政治紧张局势正在升级。