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tension

напряжённость

strained situation

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Pronunciation
EN-UK/ˈtɛnʃən/
EN-US/ˈtɛnʃən/
RU[nəprʲæˈʐonəstʲ]
tension

tension with Russian translation

tension usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

There was tension in the meeting after the budget cuts.

После сокращения бюджета в совещании чувствовалась напряжённость.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

She tried to calm the tension between the two teammates.

Она попыталась снизить напряжённость между двумя членами команды.

tension synonyms

🇬🇧en

общее слово — состояние напряжённости между людьми или внутри человека

B2Very Often

There was noticeable tension in the meeting after the announcement.

🇬🇧en

чувство давления и перегрузки, часто психологическое или физиологическое

B2Very Often

She left work early because of extreme stress.

🇬🇧en

нервозность — внутренняя тревога или возбуждение, проявляющееся физически

B2Often

His nervousness was obvious before the interview.

🇬🇧en

внешнее давление или воздействие, может быть физическим или социальным

B2Very Often

He felt pressure to finish the project on time.

🇬🇧en

тревога — внутреннее беспокойство, чаще эмоционально/клинически окрашено

B2Very Often

Public speaking gives her a lot of anxiety.

🇬🇧en

нагрузка или перенапряжение, может быть физическим или эмоциональным

B2Often

The long hours put a strain on their relationship.

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friction

трение — разногласия или противодействие между людьми или группами

B2Often

There has been friction between the two departments all year.

🇬🇧en

конфликт — явное столкновение интересов или позиций, чаще более острое, чем напряжённость

B2Very Often

The conflict between the neighbours escalated into a lawsuit.

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unease

тревожность, лёгкое беспокойство или внутренний дискомфорт

B2Often

There was an uneasy feeling in the audience as the verdict was read.

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Questions about this word

What does tension mean?

strained situation

How do you pronounce tension?

tension is pronounced as /ˈtɛnʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is tension used in a sentence?

There was tension in the meeting after the budget cuts. Translation: После сокращения бюджета в совещании чувствовалась напряжённость.

Is tension part of Teamwork vocabulary?

Yes, tension (напряжённость) can be learned in the Teamwork topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is tension part of Conflicts and Reconciliation vocabulary?

Yes, tension (напряжённость) can be learned in the Conflicts and Reconciliation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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