tension

tensione

Sensazione di preoccupazione, rabbia o paura che rende difficile rilassarsi.

In inglese semplice: A feeling of worry, anger, or fear that makes it difficult to relax.

• I felt tension in the room.
• Her joke eased the tension.
• There was growing tension as we waited for the results.

Come si usa: tension in something (There was tension in the office before the announcement.)

Sinonimi: unease, strain, stress

Contrari: relaxation

Espressioni comuni: tension in something, feel tension, ease tension

tensione, conflitto

Rapporto o situazione difficile causati da bisogni, interessi o forze in contrasto.

In inglese semplice: A difficult relationship or situation caused by opposing needs, interests, or forces.

• There is tension between the two teams.
• Tensions rose over the disputed border.
• She explored the tension between family duties and career goals.

Come si usa: tension between A and B (There is tension between saving money and improving services.); tension with someone (His tension with the manager affected the whole team.); tension over something (Tension over trade increased between the countries.)

Sinonimi: friction, conflict, strain

Contrari: harmony

Espressioni comuni: tension between groups, political tension, tension over something

tensione

Condizione di qualcosa che è teso, oppure forza che lo mantiene teso.

In inglese semplice: The state of being stretched tight, or the force that makes something tight.

• The rope is under tension.
• Adjust the tension of the guitar strings.
• Too much tension can break the wire.

Come si usa: under tension (The cable must remain under tension.); tension in something (Loosen the screw to reduce tension in the belt.)

Sinonimi: tightness

Contrari: slackness

Espressioni comuni: rope tension, under tension, tension in something

tensione, voltaggio

Differenza di potenziale elettrico tra due punti, che può far passare corrente.

In inglese semplice: The difference in electrical force between two points.

• The equipment operates at high tension.
• Engineers measured the electrical tension across the circuit.
• The old manual specifies a low tension for this supply.

Sinonimi: voltage, potential difference

Espressioni comuni: high tension, low tension, electrical tension

tendere

Tirare qualcosa per renderlo teso o regolarne la tensione.

In inglese semplice: To pull something tight or adjust how tightly it is stretched.

• Tension the cable before use.
• The mechanic tensioned the drive belt.
• Have you tensioned all the wires evenly?

Sinonimi: tighten

Contrari: loosen

Espressioni comuni: tension a cable, tension a belt, tension a wire