词典释义：
the state of being stretched tight
拉紧（状态），绷紧（状态）
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the parachute keeps the cable under tension as it drops .降落伞在降落过程中缆绳一直绷得紧紧的。
the state of having the muscles stretched tight, especially as causing strain or discomfort
（尤指引起过度疲劳，不适的）肌肉紧绷（状态）
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the elimination of neck tension can relieve headaches .消除颈部的压力可以减轻头痛。
a strained state or condition resulting from forces acting in opposition to each other
应力；张力。
the degree of tightness of stitches in knitting and machine sewing
（编织的）针织密度。
electromotive force
电压。
mental or emotional strain
（精神上或情感上的）紧张
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a mind which is affected by stress or tension cannot think as clearly .头脑紧张就无法清晰地思考。
a strained political or social state or relationship
紧张局势，紧张关系
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the coup followed months of tension between the military and the government 军队和政府之间紧张局势僵持了几个月后爆发了政变
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[count noun]
racial tensions .种族间的紧张状态。
a relationship between ideas or qualities with conflicting demands or implications
矛盾
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the basic tension between .freedom and control 自由与控制之间的基本矛盾。
apply a force to (something) which tends to stretch it
使拉紧，使绷紧；使紧张。
"mid 16th cent. （as a medical term denoting a condition or feeling of being physically stretched or strained）： from French, or from Latin
