“缓和紧张局势”常见的英文表达有 ease the tensions 或 defuse the tense situation。
ease the tensions:强调使紧张程度降低,让局势不再那么紧绷 。例如:Both sides agreed to hold talks to ease the tensions.(双方同意举行会谈以缓和紧张局势。)
defuse the tense situation: “defuse” 原意是“拆除(炸弹等的)引信”,这里引申为消除、化解,更侧重于化解已经处于危险边缘的紧张状况 。例如:The diplomats worked hard to defuse the tense situation between the two countries.(外交官们努力化解两国之间的紧张局势。 )