tension 音标拼音: [t'ɛnʃən]
n .
U 拉紧,绷紧;紧张;张力,拉力,牵力
vt . 拉紧,绷紧,使紧张
U 拉紧,绷紧;紧张;张力,拉力,牵力拉紧,绷紧,使紧张
tension 张力
tension 张力 拉力
tension n 1 : (
psychology )
a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense ; "
he suffered from fatigue and emotional tension ";
"
stress is a vasoconstrictor " [
synonym : {
tension }, {
tenseness },
{
stress }]
2 :
the physical condition of being stretched or strained ; "
it places great tension on the leg muscles "; "
he could feel the tenseness of her body " [
synonym : {
tension }, {
tensity },
{
tenseness }, {
tautness }]
3 :
a balance between and interplay of opposing elements or tendencies (
especially in art or literature ); "
there is a tension created between narrative time and movie time ";
"
there is a tension between these approaches to understanding history "
4 : (
physics )
a stress that produces an elongation of an elastic physical body ; "
the direction of maximum tension moves asymptotically toward the direction of the shear "
5 :
feelings of hostility that are not manifest ; "
he could sense her latent hostility to him "; "
the diplomats '
first concern was to reduce international tensions " [
synonym : {
latent hostility }, {
tension }]
6 :
the action of stretching something tight ; "
tension holds the belt in the pulleys "
Tension \
Ten "
sion \,
n . [
L .
tensio ,
from tendere ,
tensum ,
to stretch :
cf .
F .
tension .
See {
Tense },
a .]
1 .
The act of stretching or straining ;
the state of being stretched or strained to stiffness ;
the state of being bent strained ;
as ,
the tension of the muscles ,
tension of the larynx .
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1913 Webster ]
2 .
Fig .:
Extreme strain of mind or excitement of feeling ;
intense effort .
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3 .
The degree of stretching to which a wire ,
cord ,
piece of timber ,
or the like ,
is strained by drawing it in the direction of its length ;
strain . --
Gwilt .
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4 . (
Mech .)
The force by which a part is pulled when forming part of any system in equilibrium or in motion ;
as ,
the tension of a srting supporting a weight equals that weight .
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5 .
A device for checking the delivery of the thread in a sewing machine ,
so as to give the stitch the required degree of tightness .
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6 . (
Physics )
Expansive force ;
the force with which the particles of a body ,
as a gas ,
tend to recede from each other and occupy a larger space ;
elastic force ;
elasticity ;
as ,
the tension of vapor ;
the tension of air .
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1913 Webster ]
7 . (
Elec .)
The quality in consequence of which an electric charge tends to discharge itself ,
as into the air by a spark ,
or to pass from a body of greater to one of less electrical potential .
It varies as the quantity of electricity upon a given area .
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1913 Webster ]
{
Tension brace },
or {
Tension member } (
Engin .),
a brace or member designed to resist tension ,
or subjected to tension ,
in a structure .
{
Tension rod } (
Engin .),
an iron rod used as a tension member to strengthen timber or metal framework ,
roofs ,
or the like .
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1913 Webster ]
156 Moby Thesaurus words for "
tension ":
Discordia ,
Eris ,
agitation ,
all -
overs ,
angst ,
anxiety ,
anxiety hysteria ,
anxiety neurosis ,
anxious bench ,
anxious concern ,
anxious seat ,
anxiousness ,
apprehension ,
apprehensiveness ,
bloat ,
bloating ,
breaking point ,
cankerworm of care ,
care ,
chill ,
chilliness ,
clash ,
clashing ,
clutch ,
coldness ,
concern ,
concernment ,
conflict ,
contention ,
coolness ,
crisis ,
crunch ,
disaccord ,
disaffinity ,
discomfort ,
discord ,
discordance ,
discordancy ,
disharmony ,
disquiet ,
disquietude ,
distension ,
distress ,
disturbance ,
dread ,
edginess ,
elongation ,
emergency ,
enmity ,
exigency ,
extension ,
extreme tension ,
fear ,
fidgetiness ,
firmness ,
force ,
foreboding ,
forebodingness ,
friction ,
frost ,
haul ,
heave ,
high pressure ,
iciness ,
imperativeness ,
incompatibility ,
incompatibleness ,
inflation ,
inharmoniousness ,
inharmony ,
inhospitality ,
inimicality ,
inquietude ,
jangle ,
jar ,
jitteriness ,
jumpiness ,
lengthening ,
malaise ,
mental strain ,
mischief ,
misgiving ,
nerves ,
nervous strain ,
nervous tension ,
nervousness ,
noncooperation ,
open conflict ,
overanxiety ,
overdistension ,
overdrawing ,
overexertion ,
overexpansion ,
overextension ,
overstrain ,
overstraining ,
overstress ,
overstretching ,
overtaxing ,
personal conflict ,
perturbation ,
pinch ,
pins and needles ,
press ,
pressure ,
production ,
prolongation ,
protraction ,
pucker ,
pull ,
rack ,
renitence ,
renitency ,
rigidity ,
rigidness ,
rigor ,
rub ,
snapping point ,
solicitude ,
starchiness ,
stew ,
stiffness ,
strain ,
strained relations ,
straining ,
stress ,
stress and strain ,
stressfulness ,
stretch ,
stretching ,
stringing out ,
suspense ,
swelling ,
tautness ,
taxing ,
tenseness ,
tensity ,
tightness ,
traction ,
trouble ,
tug ,
unamiability ,
uncordiality ,
unease ,
uneasiness ,
unfriendliness ,
ungeniality ,
unharmoniousness ,
unpleasantness ,
unquietness ,
unsociability ,
upset ,
urgency ,
vexation ,
worry ,
zeal
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TENSION Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster The meaning of TENSION is inner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion How to use tension in a sentence inner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion… See the full definition Games; Word of the Day; Grammar; Wordplay; Slang; Rhymes; Word Finder
TENSION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary TENSION definition: 1 a feeling of nervousness before an important or difficult event: 2 a feeling of fear or anger… Learn more