“紧张局势”常见的英文表达是 “tense situation” 或 “tensed situation”(“tensed”相对少见,更常用“tense”),此外还可以用以下表达:
“a state of tension”:强调局势处于一种紧张的状态。例如:The region is currently in a state of tension due to the ongoing conflict.(由于持续的冲突,该地区目前局势紧张。)
“heightened tensions”:表示紧张程度加剧,常用于描述冲突或矛盾不断升级的情境。例如:Recent events have led to heightened tensions between the two countries.(最近发生的事件导致两国之间的紧张局势加剧。)
“strained relations/situation”:“strained”意为“紧张的;不自然的”,“strained relations”指紧张的关系,“strained situation”指紧张的局势。例如:The strained situation in the area has raised concerns internationally.(该地区紧张的局势引起了国际社会的关注。 )