tension
gb/tˈɛnʃən/ us/tˈɛnʃən/
B1
Ingles
~ 2200
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan
B1
state
1
Mental strain or anxiety
A feeling of worry, stress, or nervousness because of problems or conflict.
Padron ng paggamit:
[someone] feels tension
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'tension' with 'attention', but they have very different meanings.
Mga kasingkahulugan
stress (More general, can refer to physical or emotional pressure.)
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strain (Often suggests prolonged or intense pressure.)
Mga kasalungat
relaxation (The absence of stress or nervousness.)
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calm (A peaceful state without emotional strain.)
Mga kolokasyon
mounting tension
|ease the tension
|feel the tension
|create tension
Mga tema
emotions
|relationships
|daily life
|health
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I feel tension before a test.
- There is tension in the office today.
- The teacher tried to stop the tension in the class.
Pangngalan
B1
state
2
Conflict between parties
When people or groups do not get along and there is anger or hostility between them.
Padron ng paggamit:
tension between [two groups/people]
Mga kasingkahulugan
conflict (Can refer to open fighting as well as hostility.)
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friction (Less formal; often used for interpersonal issues.)
Mga kasalungat
harmony (Peaceful and cooperative relations.)
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agreement (A state where parties share the same opinion or decision.)
Mga kolokasyon
political tension
|racial tension
|international tension
Mga tema
relationships
|politics
|law
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- There is tension between my neighbors.
- The two countries have political tension.
- Tension grew after the meeting.
Pangngalan
B2
state
3
Tightness in material
When something like a rope or wire is pulled tight.
Padron ng paggamit:
tension in [a rope/string/wire]
Mga kasingkahulugan
tightness (A more general term for being tight.)
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strain (Technical term for force applied to a material.)
Mga kasalungat
slackness (Lack of tightness in a rope or wire.)
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looseness (Being not tight or firm.)
Mga kolokasyon
high tension
|adjust the tension
|release the tension
Mga tema
science
|engineering
|technology
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The rope has high tension.
- I can feel tension in the string.
- We must check the tension in the wire.
Pangngalan
technical
B2
entity
4
Stretching force in physics
In science, a force that pulls something like a rope tight from both ends.
Mga kasingkahulugan
tensile force (Technical term for force causing stretching.)
Mga kolokasyon
tension force
|measure tension
Mga tema
science
|physics
|technology
Mga Halimbawa
- Tension keeps the bridge cables taut under load.
- The diagram shows the direction of tension in the rope.
- Tension is measured in newtons.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- Tension is a pulling force.
- Tension acts on a rope when you pull it.
- In physics, we study tension in strings.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
tension
IPA
GB/tˈɛnʃən/
US/tˈɛnʃən/
Mga pantig at diin
ten - sion (2 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (ten)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
- Base: tension
- Plural: tension, tensions
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
tensions
noun
Core family
tense
adjective B1
Related words
tensely
adverb
tenseness
noun
Advanced or less common
tensile
adjective
Mga ekspresyon
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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- There was mounting tension before the final vote.
- Mounting tension in the city led to protests.