The combined effects of those trends and the political tensions they generate point to the breakdown of governments and societies.
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柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义
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紧张关系;紧张局势
Tension is the feeling that is produced in a situation when people are anxious and do not trust each other, and when there is a possibility of sudden violence or conflict.