noun🔗ShareSpannungen, AnspannungThe condition of being held in a state between two or more forces, which are acting in opposition to each other."The tensions between the siblings increased as they argued over who got to use the family car. "Die Spannungen zwischen den Geschwistern nahmen zu, als sie sich darüber stritten, wer das Familienauto benutzen durfte.conditionsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnspannung, NervositätPsychological state of being tense."The tensions in the classroom were high before the big exam. "Die Anspannung im Klassenzimmer war vor der großen Prüfung hoch.mindbodysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSpannung, NervositätA feeling of nervousness, excitement, or fear that is created in a movie, book, etc.; suspense."The movie built tensions so high that I was afraid to blink. "Der Film baute eine so hohe Spannung auf, dass ich Angst hatte, zu blinzeln.emotionmindentertainmentliteraturestoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSpannungState of an elastic object which is stretched in a way which increases its length."The rubber band's tensions increased as I pulled it tighter. "Die Spannung des Gummibands erhöhte sich, als ich es fester zog.physicsmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSpannungForce transmitted through a rope, string, cable, or similar object (used with prepositions on, in, or of, e.g., "The tension in the cable is 1000 N", to convey that the same magnitude of force applies to objects attached to both ends)."The tensions on the rope holding the swing set were strong enough to support the children. "Die Spannung auf dem Seil, das die Schaukel hielt, war stark genug, um die Kinder zu tragen.physicstechnicalscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSpannungVoltage. Usually only the terms low tension, high tension, and extra-high tension, and the abbreviations LT, HT, and EHT are used. They are not precisely defined; LT is normally a few volts, HT a few hundreds of volts, and EHT thousands of volts."The electrical engineer carefully adjusted the tensions in the circuit board, ensuring the high tension wires were properly insulated. "Der Elektroingenieur passte sorgfältig die Spannung auf der Leiterplatte an und stellte sicher, dass die Hochspannungsdrähte ordnungsgemäß isoliert waren.physicselectricelectronicsenergytechnicalscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSpannen, anspannenTo place an object in tension, to pull or place strain on."We tensioned the cable until it snapped."Wir spannten das Kabel, bis es riss.physicsmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
