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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1194 COCA: 1275

strength

strength /ˈstrɛŋkθ/ noun
plural strengths
strength
/ˈstrɛŋkθ/
noun
plural strengths
Learner's definition of STRENGTH
[noncount] : the quality or state of being physically strong力气;力量;体力
[noncount] : the ability to resist being moved or broken by a force(抗力的)强度,力度
[noncount] : the quality that allows someone to deal with problems in a determined and effective way意志力;毅力
[count] : a quality or feature that makes someone or something effective or useful长处;优势
opposite weakness
[noncount] : the power or influence of a group, organization, etc.实力;影响力
[noncount]used to describe how strong or deeply held an emotion or opinion is(情感或意见的)强烈程度
used to describe how powerful something is(力的)强度,力度;浓度
[noncount]
[count]
[noncount] : the number of people in a group, army, team, etc.人力;人数;兵力
[noncount]
: the value of a country's money when it is compared to money from other countries(货币价值的)坚挺程度
: the financial condition of something经济实力

go from strength to strength

: to become better or more successful as time passes不断成功;日益壮大

on the strength of

: because of the influence of (something)在…的影响下

pillar of strength

see pillar

tower of strength

see 1tower
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1194 COCA: 1275
plural strengths ˈstreŋ(k)ths How to pronounce strength (audio)
ˈstren(t)ths,
ˈstreŋks
1
: the quality or state of being strong : capacity for exertion or endurance
2
: power to resist force : solidity, toughness
3
: power of resisting attack : impregnability
4
a
: legal, logical, or moral force
b
: a strong attribute or inherent asset
the strengths and the weaknesses of the book are evident
5
a
: degree of potency of effect or of concentration
chili peppers in varying strengths
b
: intensity of light, color, sound, or odor
c
: vigor of expression
6
: force as measured in numbers : effective numbers of any body or organization
an army at full strength
7
: one regarded as embodying or affording force or firmness : support
you are my love and my strength
8
: maintenance of or a rising tendency in a price level : firmness of prices
the strength of the dollar
9
: basis
used in the phrase on the strength of
Phrases
from strength to strength
: vigorously forward : from one high point to the next
Choose the Right Synonym for strength

power, force, energy, strength, might mean the ability to exert effort.

power may imply latent or exerted physical, mental, or spiritual ability to act or be acted upon.

the awesome power of flowing water

force implies the actual effective exercise of power.

used enough force to push the door open

energy applies to power expended or capable of being transformed into work.

a worker with boundless energy

strength applies to the quality or property of a person or thing that makes possible the exertion of force or the withstanding of strain, pressure, or attack.

use weight training to build your strength

might implies great or overwhelming power or strength.

the belief that might makes right

Example Sentences

I was impressed by his strength. She's doing exercises to build up the strength in her legs. Don't work too hard. You need to conserve your strength for tomorrow. Pull-ups increase upper body strength. Working on a farm requires a lot of physical strength. the strength and durability of the material I pray that I'll have the strength to do what I have to do. His determination shows real strength of character. Her inner strength is an inspiration to us all. See More
Recent Examples on the Web The surge of water from the Bering Sea came on Friday bringing significant coastal flooding and wind gusts that could reach hurricane strength, according to the Weather Service. Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 20 Sep. 2022 Season five may not be Miguel's strongest showing story-wise, but the strength of his journey throughout Cobra Kai keeps him near the top of this list. Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 20 Sep. 2022 The group laughed and commented on the small creature’s strength. Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2022 If the Colts can fix their massive personnel issues, play calling can become a strength again. Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Sep. 2022 The greater strength is achieved by turning concrete into a composite material with the addition of steel or other fibers. David Hambling, Popular Mechanics, 19 Sep. 2022 Barre is a unique type of workout that blends movements from ballet, Pilates moves, yoga and strength training. Good Housekeeping, 19 Sep. 2022 English oak, which is meant to symbolize the strength of love, was also included, the palace said. Patrick Smith, NBC News, 19 Sep. 2022 English oak was also featured to represent the strength of love, while pelargoniums, garden roses, autumnal hydrangea, sedum, dahlias, and scabious were added in shades of gold, pink, deep burgundy, and white to reflect the Royal Standard. Fiona Ward, Glamour, 19 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English strengthe, from Old English strengthu; akin to Old High German strengi strong — more at strong

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of strength was before the 12th century
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1194 COCA: 1275
strength

noun¹

1how strong sb/sth is力量;強度ADJECTIVE | VERB + STRENGTH | STRENGTH + VERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEconsiderable, enormous, great, immense, incredible, tremendous巨大的力量;極大的力量;驚人的力量high高強度The material has exceptionally high strength for its weight.這種材料的質量強度比格外高。greater, superior更強的/超強的力量His superior physical strength won him the title.他憑藉超強的體力贏得了冠軍。relative相對強度Profits have been helped by the relative strength of the euro against the dollar.歐元相對於美元較為堅挺,因此收益較高。maximum最大強度growing, increased不斷增加的/提高了的力量new-found新獲得的力量continuing持續的走強the continuing strength of the pound英鎊的持續堅挺surprising, unexpected令人驚奇的/出人意料的力量superhuman, supernatural超人的/超自然的力量brute, sheer蠻力He got the door open with brute strength.他用蠻力打開了門。extra外加的強度They are reinforced with steel for extra strength.產品都加了鋼,以增加強度。collective, combined, overall集體的力量;合力They believe their combined strength will overwhelm the competition.他們相信他們團結起來將會贏得比賽。numerical人數上的實力the numerical strength of the Chinese army中國軍隊的人數優勢emotional, inner, mental, spiritual情感/內心/心理/精神力量muscle, muscular, physical肌肉力量;體力tensile抗張強度The steel adds tensile strength to the concrete.鋼增加了混凝土的抗張強度。arm, leg臂力;腿部力量It's well known that cycling builds leg strength.眾所周知,蹬自行車能增強腿部力量。lower-body, upper-body下身/上身力量economic, electoral, financial, industrial, military經濟/競選/財政/工業/軍事實力police, troop, union, etc.警力、軍力、工會力量等US troop strength in Afghanistan dropped to 18 000.美國在阿富汗的兵力降至 18,000 人。bargaining (especially BrE) 談判實力wind風力signal信號強度The phone company aims to improve signal strength within buildings.電話公司打算提升建築物內部的信號強度。alcoholic酒精濃度VERB + STRENGTHhave, possess擁有/具有力量He had just enough strength to reach for the phone.他只剩下伸手去夠電話的力氣了。lack缺乏實力find, muster, summon, summon up獲得力量;匯聚力量;鼓足勁兒I'm trying to summon up the strength to do some more work.我試圖鼓足力氣再幹些活兒。draw, draw on, use吸取/利用/使用力量She was able to draw on her immense inner strength.她能夠吸取內心深處的巨大力量。put投入力量He put all his strength into reorganizing the department.他把所有的精力都用到部門改組上了。take花費力氣It took all his strength to open the box.他使出全部力氣才打開那個盒子。boost, build, build up, improve, increase增強力量;積累力量You need to try and build up your strength before the winter.你需要在冬季到來之前努力增強體力。I began taking gymnastics classes to boost my strength and flexibility.我開始上體操課,以增強體力和柔韌性。gain, gather獲得/聚集力量The opinion that the president should stand down has gained considerable strength.總統應該下台的觀點已經獲得大量的支持。gain in, grow in, increase in力量得以增加add增加力量conserve, maintain, save保存力量lose失去力量sap消耗力量The series of steep hills sapped the cyclists' strength.一連串的陡峭山坡耗盡了騎車人的氣力。get back, recover, regain恢復力氣;重獲力量give sb/sth, lend sb/sth給予⋯力量Her love and support gave me strength.她的愛和支持給了我力量。The metal reinforcement gives it the strength to resist the high winds.金屬補強使它有力量抵抗強風。reduce, undermine減少/削弱力量Her unwillingness to answer questions undermined the strength of her position.她不願意回答問題,這使她地位不穩。assess, measure, test評估/估量/測試實力The Moroccan athlete ran a fast lap to test the strength of the other runners.摩洛哥運動員快跑了一圈,以試探其他選手的實力。underestimate低估實力vary in濃度上有變化These wines vary in strength between 11% and 15%.這些酒的濃度在 11 度到 15 度之間。STRENGTH + VERBgrow, increase實力增加/增強decline, drain, drain away, ebb, ebb away, fade, fail, falter, wane實力減弱;力量耗盡;實力衰退The country's economic strength is declining.該國的經濟實力在下降。Her strength was ebbing fast, so her children were called to her bedside.她的氣力在迅速消減,因此孩子們被叫到她牀邊。return恢復實力PREPOSITIONup to strength達到所需人數The Korean team was not up to strength for the final.韓國隊決賽時人員不齊。below strength, under strength (both BrE) 人手不足The Chilean team was below strength for the final.智利隊決賽時人員不齊。with strength用力She pushed him away with unexpected strength.她一下推開了他,力氣之大出乎意料。strength in⋯的力量She gradually regained strength in her legs.她逐漸恢復了腿部力量。PHRASESat full strength以全員The orchestra was at full strength for the Mahler symphony.交響樂團全員演奏馬勒的交響曲。back to full strength完全恢復力量I'm still not quite back to full strength after my illness.我生病後體力還沒完全恢復。every ounce of strength每一分力量She summoned up every ounce of strength she possessed.她使出了所有的力量。draw strength from sth從⋯吸取力量I draw great strength from the support of my family.家人的支持使我獲得極大的力量。a feat of strength力量特技He used to entertain people with his feats of strength.他過去常以力量特技表演娛樂觀眾。a pillar of strength, a tower of strength支柱He was a tower of strength to his sisters when their father died.父親死後,他成了姊妹們的支柱。a position of strength強勢地位They are negotiating from a position of strength.他們在談判中處於強勢。reserves of strength潛在的力量When she had twins, she discovered reserves of strength that she didn't know she had.有了雙胞胎之後,她發現自己擁有此前根本沒意識到的潛能。a show of strength力量展示50 000 troops massed on the border in the biggest show of strength to date.有 5 萬軍隊集結到邊境上,這是迄今為止最大規模的實力展示。a source of strength力量的源泉Her childhood memories were a great source of strength when her mother was killed.母親被害後,童年的記憶成了她巨大的力量源泉。strength of character, strength of purpose, strength of will意志力;決心;毅力strength of feeling情感的強烈程度the strength of sb's position某人地位的影響力a test of strength, a trial of strength對實力的考驗Today's vote is being seen as a test of strength for the government.今天的投票被看成是對政府實力的考驗。The dispute developed into a trial of strength between management and the union.這場糾紛演變成了資方與工會之間實力的較量。with all your strength竭盡全力She threw the rope with all her strength.她使出全身氣力扔出了繩子。
strength

noun²

2useful quality有益的品質ADJECTIVE | VERB + STRENGTH | STRENGTH + VERB | PHRASES ADJECTIVEgreat強大的優勢What's your greatest strength?你最大的優勢是什麼?real真正的強項individual, personal, unique個人的長處;獨一無二的優勢combined聯合優勢relative相對優勢We want to learn more about the relative strengths of our students.我們想更多地瞭解學生的相對優勢在哪裏。core, key核心/關鍵優勢The company's key strength is its people.該公司的關鍵優勢在於其人員。VERB + STRENGTHcapitalize on, exploit, play to利用優勢;發揮優勢The team may not have the best players, but it plays to its strengths.這個隊也許沒有最優秀的選手,但他們善於發揮自己的長處。discover, identify發現/找到優勢STRENGTH + VERBcome from sth, lie in sth優勢來自⋯/在於⋯Her great strength lies in her flexibility.她的極大優勢在於她的靈活變通。PHRASESstrengths and weaknesses強項與弱點

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