Break the tension with smiles and humor to reinforce the idea that this is friendly discourse and that all are working toward a common goal.

用微笑和幽默来打破紧张气氛，强调这是段友好的谈话，并且所有人都在朝着共同的目标努力。

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Do you need to try to break the tension?

你需要尽量打破僵局？

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Remember that those listening to you want to make you feel comfortable and at ease. If you feel that they are talking or laughing too much, they are probably trying to break the tension for you.

记住那些评委考官也希望你尽可能自如的演奏，如果你觉得他们讲话或者说笑太多，他们或许是在让考场气氛不那么紧张。

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After months of growing tension, the head of the company sent three hundred private security officers to break up the strike and protect non-union workers.

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Poor Jesse nervously trying to break the tension with his small talk was hilarious.

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But how kind you were to break the tension with your favorite joke.

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When things got too tense, she'd break the tension with her amazing wit.

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