tension
gb/tˈɛnʃən/ us/tˈɛnʃən/
B1
Inglese
~ 2200
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Sostantivo
B1
state
1
Mental strain or anxiety
A feeling of worry, stress, or nervousness because of problems or conflict.
Schema d'uso:
[someone] feels tension
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'tension' with 'attention', but they have very different meanings.
Sinonimi
stress (More general, can refer to physical or emotional pressure.)
|
strain (Often suggests prolonged or intense pressure.)
Contrari
relaxation (The absence of stress or nervousness.)
|
calm (A peaceful state without emotional strain.)
Collocazioni
mounting tension
|ease the tension
|feel the tension
|create tension
Temi
emotions
|relationships
|daily life
|health
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- There was a lot of tension in the room after the argument.
- Diplomatic talks aim to reduce tension between the two countries.
- She could feel the tension building before the exam.
Esempi per chi studia
- I feel tension before a test.
- There is tension in the office today.
- The teacher tried to stop the tension in the class.
Sostantivo
B1
state
2
Conflict between parties
When people or groups do not get along and there is anger or hostility between them.
Schema d'uso:
tension between [two groups/people]
Sinonimi
conflict (Can refer to open fighting as well as hostility.)
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friction (Less formal; often used for interpersonal issues.)
Contrari
harmony (Peaceful and cooperative relations.)
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agreement (A state where parties share the same opinion or decision.)
Collocazioni
political tension
|racial tension
|international tension
Temi
relationships
|politics
|law
Esempi
- Tension between the two communities has been rising for months.
- Trade negotiations helped ease tensions between the nations.
- The strike created tension between management and workers.
Esempi per chi studia
- There is tension between my neighbors.
- The two countries have political tension.
- Tension grew after the meeting.
Sostantivo
B2
state
3
Tightness in material
When something like a rope or wire is pulled tight.
Schema d'uso:
tension in [a rope/string/wire]
Sinonimi
tightness (A more general term for being tight.)
|
strain (Technical term for force applied to a material.)
Contrari
slackness (Lack of tightness in a rope or wire.)
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looseness (Being not tight or firm.)
Collocazioni
high tension
|adjust the tension
|release the tension
Temi
science
|engineering
|technology
Esempi
- The tension in the cable must be adjusted before use.
- You can feel the tension in the guitar strings.
- The tent collapsed because the ropes lost their tension.
Esempi per chi studia
- The rope has high tension.
- I can feel tension in the string.
- We must check the tension in the wire.
Sostantivo
technical
B2
entity
4
Stretching force in physics
In science, a force that pulls something like a rope tight from both ends.
Sinonimi
tensile force (Technical term for force causing stretching.)
Collocazioni
tension force
|measure tension
Temi
science
|physics
|technology
Esempi
- Tension keeps the bridge cables taut under load.
- The diagram shows the direction of tension in the rope.
- Tension is measured in newtons.
Esempi per chi studia
- Tension is a pulling force.
- Tension acts on a rope when you pull it.
- In physics, we study tension in strings.
Grammatica
Forma base
tension
IPA
GB/tˈɛnʃən/
US/tˈɛnʃən/
Sillabe e accento
ten - sion (2 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (ten)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: tension
- Plural: tension, tensions
Famiglia di parole
Forms
tensions
noun
Core family
tense
adjective B1
Related words
tensely
adverb
tenseness
noun
Advanced or less common
tensile
adjective
Espressioni
cut the tension with a knife
1/kˈʌt ðə tˈɛnʃən wˈɪθ ə nˈaɪf/
idiom
informal
Very tense atmosphere
When a place feels very tense and uncomfortable because people are angry or nervous.
Esempi
- After the argument, you could cut the tension with a knife.
- The room was so quiet you could cut the tension with a knife.
ease the tension
1/ˈiz ðə tˈɛnʃən/
fixed phrase
Reduce stress or conflict
To make people feel less nervous, stressed, or angry.
Esempi
- A joke helped ease the tension during the meeting.
- Music can ease the tension after a long day.
high tension
1/hˈaɪ tˈɛnʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
High-voltage electricity system
Electric wires or equipment that carry very strong electricity.
Esempi
- Workers repaired a high-tension power line.
- High-tension cables must be handled carefully.
mounting tension
1/mˈaʊntɪŋ tˈɛnʃən/
fixed phrase
Growing stress or conflict
A feeling of stress or conflict that is getting stronger.
Esempi
- There was mounting tension before the final vote.
- Mounting tension in the city led to protests.