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tensile

/ˈtɛnsəl/

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1 · adjective

relating to the ability to resist being pulled apart

抗拉的

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Engineers tested the cable's tensile strength.
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工程师测试了缆绳的抗拉强度。
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Pronunciation: /ˈtɛnsəl/

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