Tension
01
spänning
(psychology) a strong feeling of stress or pressure
Exempel
The tension before her job interview made her palms sweat.
Spänningen innan hennes jobbintervju fick hennes handflator att svettas.
Family gatherings often create tension between siblings with clashing opinions.
Familjesamlingar skapar ofta spänning mellan syskon med motstridiga åsikter.
02
spänning, töjning
the physical condition of being stretched or strained
03
spänning, tryck
(physics) the state of being under pressure as a result of getting stretched
Exempel
The tension in the rope increased as the weight was lifted.
Spänningen i repet ökade när vikten lyftes.
The rubber band snapped under too much tension.
Gummibandet gick av under för mycket spänning.
04
spänning, drama
a strained situation resulted from an interplay of dramatic forces in a literary or artistic piece
Exempel
The tension between the protagonist and villain kept readers on edge.
Spänningen mellan huvudpersonen och skurken höll läsarna på helspänn.
Hitchcock mastered cinematic tension through pacing and music.
Hitchcock bemästrade filmisk spänning genom tempoväxlingar och musik.
05
spänning, töjning
the action of stretching something tight
06
spänning, friktion
hidden animosity or unexpressed conflict between people, creating an uncomfortable atmosphere
Exempel
The tension between the coworkers was palpable, though neither spoke a harsh word.
Spänningen mellan kollegorna var påtaglig, även om ingen av dem yttrade ett hårt ord.
Family dinners were filled with tension after the inheritance dispute.
Familjemiddagar var fyllda med spänning efter arvstvisten.
07
spänning, suspense
the nervous and excited feeling created while reading or watching a piece
Lexikalt Träd
distension
hypertension
intension
tension
tense
