keeping tensions down

• 缓解紧张

keeping tensions down的用法和样例：

例句

1. He says he believes the only way to ease tensions is to quickly find a solution to the political crisis.
   他说，他相信，唯一可以缓解紧张状态的办法是迅速找到解决政治危机的途径。
2. But these days, poverty stricken North Korea badly needs economic aid and Seoul wants better relations with Pyongyang to ease tensions.
   近日来，极度贫穷使得朝鲜急需经济支援，而索尔也希望同平阳改善关系，缓解紧张局势。