Tension - translation, pronunciation and examples
tension
strained situation
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When to use tension
После сокращения бюджета в совещании чувствовалась напряжённость.
Она попыталась снизить напряжённость между двумя членами команды.
tension usage examples
После сокращения бюджета в совещании чувствовалась напряжённость.
There was tension in the meeting after the budget cuts.
Она попыталась снизить напряжённость между двумя членами команды.
She tried to calm the tension between the two teammates.
Similar words
general term for mental or interpersonal strain or tightness
pressure or strain often with psychological/physiological effects
internal agitation or jitteriness, often with physical symptoms
external force or demand, physical or social, causing strain
internal worry or apprehension, often with clinical connotations
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tension synonyms
What's the difference between tension / stress / nervousness / pressure / anxiety / strain
general term for mental or interpersonal strain or tightness
There was noticeable tension in the meeting after the announcement.
После объявления на встрече чувствовалась значительная напряжённость.
She left work early because of extreme stress.
Она ушла с работы раньше из-за сильного стресса.
His nervousness was obvious before the interview.
Его нервозность была заметна перед собеседованием.
He felt pressure to finish the project on time.
Он чувствовал давление, чтобы завершить проект вовремя.
Public speaking gives her a lot of anxiety.
Выступления перед публикой вызывают у неё большую тревогу.
The long hours put a strain on their relationship.
Долгие рабочие часы создали напряжение в их отношениях.
disagreement or resistance between people/groups, often causing tension
There has been friction between the two departments all year.
Между двумя отделами весь год наблюдалось трение.
The conflict between the neighbours escalated into a lawsuit.
Конфликт между соседями перерос в судебный иск.
mild discomfort or worry, less intense than anxiety
There was an uneasy feeling in the audience as the verdict was read.
Когда огласили приговор, в зале воцарилось чувство беспокойства.
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How to pronounce tension and what this word means
tension translation: напряжённость. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce tension
/ˈtɛnʃən/
tension translation
напряжённость
tension examples
There was tension in the meeting after the budget cuts.
tension transcription
/ˈtɛnʃən/, /ˈtɛnʃən/
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Questions about this word
tension meaning: what does it mean?
strained situation
tension pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
tension is pronounced as /ˈtɛnʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
tension definition and sentence examples: how is it 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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