1·Ethnic tensions among the republics could lead to civil war.
各共和国之间紧张的民族关系可能导致内战。
—— 《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
2·Social tensions were manifested in the recent political crisis.
最近的政治危机显示了社会关系的紧张。
—— 《牛津词典》
3·To free ourselves from physical and mental tensions, we all need deep thought and inner quietness.
为了把自己从身体和精神的紧张中解放出来,我们每个人都需要进行深刻思考,并保持内心平静。
4·Generational tensions are being fueled by continuing debate over Social Security benefits, which mostly involves a transfer of resources from the young to the old.
围绕社会保障福利的持续争论加剧了两代人之间的紧张关系,主要涉及资源从年轻人向老年人的转移。a
5·Tensions had eased.
紧张缓解了。
—— 《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》