n. (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
n. the physical condition of being stretched or strained
n. a balance between and interplay of opposing elements or tendencies (especially in art or literature)
n. (physics) a stress that produces an elongation of an elastic physical body
n. 紧张, 不安, 拉紧, 张力, 压力, 电压
vt. 拉紧, 使紧张
1. The tension in the room was palpable before the big announcement.
在重大公告之前，房间里的紧张气氛是显而易见的。
2. She felt a lot of tension in her shoulders after a long day at work.
工作一天后，她感到肩膀上有很多紧张感。
3. The movie had a lot of tension, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats.
这部电影充满了紧张感，让观众紧张不已。