tension

tension
noun
[mass noun]
  1. the state of being stretched tight
    拉紧（状态），绷紧（状态）
    the parachute keeps the cable under tension as it drops.
    降落伞在降落过程中缆绳一直绷得紧紧的。
    ■the state of having the muscles stretched tight, especially as causing strain or discomfort
    （尤指引起过度疲劳，不适的）肌肉紧绷（状态）
    the elimination of neck tension can relieve headaches.
    消除颈部的压力可以减轻头痛。
    ■a strained state or condition resulting from forces acting in opposition to each other
    应力；张力
    ■the degree of tightness of stitches in knitting and machine sewing
    （编织的）针织密度
    ■electromotive force
    电压
  2. mental or emotional strain
    （精神上或情感上的）紧张
    a mind which is affected by stress or tension cannot think as clearly.
    头脑紧张就无法清晰地思考。
    ■a strained political or social state or relationship
    紧张局势，紧张关系
    the coup followed months of tension between the military and the government.
    军队和政府之间紧张地僵持了几个月后爆发了政变。
    ■a relationship between ideas or qualities with conflicting demands or implications
    矛盾
    the basic tension between freedom and control.
    自由与控制之间的基本矛盾。
verb
  1. [with obj.]apply a force to (something) which tends to stretch it
    使拉紧，使绷紧；使紧张
派生
tensional
adjective
tensionally
adverb
tensioner
noun
tensionless
adjective
语源
  1. mid 16th cent. (as a medical term denoting a condition or feeling of being physically stretched or strained): from French, or from Latin tension (n-), from tendere 'stretch'
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