tensioning

柯林斯詞典

1. N-UNCOUNT Tension is a feeling of worry and anxiety which makes it difficult for you to relax. (精神上的) 緊張[also N in pl]
Smiling and laughing has actually been shown to relieve tension and stress. 微笑和大笑確實已證明能緩解緊張和壓力。
2. N-UNCOUNT Tension is the feeling that is produced in a situation when people are anxious and do not trust each other, and when there is a possibility of sudden violence or conflict. 緊張局面[also N in pl]
The tension between the two countries is likely to remain. 兩國之間的緊張局面可能持續(xù)。
3. N-VAR If there is a tension between forces, arguments, or influences, there are differences between them that cause difficulties. 沖突
The film explored the tension between public duty and personal affections. 該片探討了公共義務(wù)和個人情感之間的沖突。
4. N-UNCOUNT The tension in something such as a rope or wire is the extent to which it is stretched tight. 拉緊程度
As the cable wraps itself around the wheel, there is provision for adjusting the tension of the cable. 纜繩繞在輪子上時就留了調(diào)整纜繩松緊的余地。