Word · Frequency #2092
tensioning
拉紧；绷紧
tensioning is the present participle of tension.
to pull or place strain on something
- 1.
To place an object in tension, to pull or place strain on.
使物体处于拉紧状态,施加拉力或压力
使物体处于拉紧状态,施加拉力或压力；拉紧；使紧张
In use
Before tightening the bolts, tension the steel cable so it supports the load.
The engineer tensioned the ropes to keep the tent stable in the wind.
You should tension the fabric evenly to avoid wrinkles.
Verb forms
base tension · third person tensions · -ing tensioning · past tensioned · past participle tensioned
动词义为“使拉紧、使绷紧”，规则变化，过去式和过去分词均为 tensioned。常用于工程技术语境。
Connections
Collocations
- tension a cable
- 拉紧缆绳
- You need to tension the cable before securing it.固定之前你需要拉紧缆绳。
- tension a rope
- 拉紧绳索
- Tension the rope evenly on both sides.在两侧均匀地拉紧绳索。
- tension a spring
- 给弹簧施加拉力
- Tension the spring gently until it fits into place.轻轻拉紧弹簧，直到它卡入到位。
- tension the wire
- 绷紧金属丝
- The installer tensioned the wire to keep it straight.安装工绷紧了金属丝，使它保持笔直。
- tension the fabric
- 绷紧布料
- Tension the fabric before sewing the hem.缝边之前把布料绷紧。
- tension a strap
Learner notes
Memory Tip
tension 里有 ten，想象十股绳子一起被拉紧——绷紧、拉紧。
Context & Register
语域：formal 常见场景：engineering、construction、equipment maintenance 作动词时通常表示“拉紧、给…施加拉力”，多用于工程、建筑或设备调校等技术性/较正式的语境；日常口语中较少单独使用，更常说 tighten。
Pronunciation & Spelling
pension、mention、attention、extension 与 tension 押韵，重读音节都包含 /ɛnʃən/。注意 version 和 mission 虽然也以 -sion 结尾，但 version 读 /ˈvɜːrʒən/（/ʒən/），mission 读 /ˈmɪʃən/（/ɪʃən/），都不与 tension 押韵。
High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇，值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 3，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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