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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++charged /tʃɑːdʒd $ tʃɑːrdʒd/ adjective  NERVOUSa charged situation or subject makes people feel very angry, anxious, or excited, and is likely to cause arguments or violence 引起强烈感情的;〔气氛〕紧张的 the charged atmosphere in the room 房间里的紧张气氛 a highly charged debate 异常激烈的辩论
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chargedThe already charged atmosphere erupted into violence when police told the crowd to disperse.The elections took place in the highly charged atmosphere of mass demonstrations.Abortion is still a very emotionally charged issue in the U.S.In a highly charged press conference, Armstrong defended his attack on the children.charged atmosphereAn important feature of this research is that it is carried out in a politically charged atmosphere.And the eyes in his paintings hold the key to the psychologically charged atmosphere.Almost certainly the explanation lies in the highly charged atmosphere of a battlefield on the eve of battle.The highly charged atmosphere of the House panel contrasted sharply with a similar investigation being conducted in the Senate, where Sen.It is not impossible, in this highly charged atmosphere, that the party leader will be replaced by the weekend.
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charged
charged /tʃɑːdʒd $ tʃɑːrdʒd/ adjective
a charged situation or subject makes people feel very angry, anxious, or excited, and is likely to cause arguments or violence:
    the charged atmosphere in the room
    a highly charged debate


chargedBrE /tʃɑːdʒd/ 🔊NAmE /tʃɑːrdʒd/ 🔊 adjective~ (with sth) full of or causing strong feelings or opinions 充满(某种情绪或想法)的;紧张的a highly charged atmosphere 一触即发的紧张气氛a politically charged issue极具政治敏感性的问题The dialogue is charged with menace. 对话充满威胁。🔊🔊