tension 与 tense 的区别与用法详解

在英语学习过程中,tensiontense 是两个容易混淆的词汇。它们都与“紧张”有关,但词性和用法截然不同。本文将从词性、含义和例句三个方面进行详细对比。

1. tense(形容词 / 动词)

tense 主要用作形容词,表示“紧张的、拉紧的”,也可作动词,意为“使绷紧”。

形容词用法:
• She felt tense before the interview.
(面试前她感到很紧张。)
• His muscles were tense from lifting weights.
(他举重后肌肉紧绷。)
动词用法(较少见):
• He tensed his shoulders when he heard the news.
(听到消息时,他绷紧了肩膀。)

2. tension(名词)

tension 是名词,指“紧张状态、张力、矛盾”等,常用于描述人际关系、情绪或物理上的拉力。

• There was a lot of tension in the room during the argument.
(争吵时房间里充满了紧张气氛。)
• The wire snapped under too much tension.
(电线因张力过大而断裂。)
• Political tension between the two countries is rising.
(两国之间的政治紧张局势正在加剧。)

3. 核心区别总结

tense 是形容词(偶尔作动词),描述“人或物处于紧张/紧绷状态”;
tension 是名词,指“紧张的状态、氛围或物理张力”。

简单记忆:当你感到 tense,说明你正处在 tension 中。