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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 3619 COCA: 3108

stroke

1 stroke /ˈstroʊk/ noun
plural strokes
1 stroke
/ˈstroʊk/
noun
plural strokes
Learner's definition of STROKE
[count] medical : a serious illness caused when a blood vessel in your brain suddenly breaks or is blocked中风;脑卒中
see also sunstroke
[count]
: an act of hitting a ball or the movement made to hit a ball during a game击球;一击;一抽
see also ground stroke
golf : an act of hitting the ball that is counted as part of a player's score(算入得分的)击球
[count]
: one of a series of repeated movements of your arms in swimming or rowing that you make to move yourself or the boat through the water划桨动作;(游泳)划水动作
: a style of swimming游泳姿势
see also backstroke, breaststroke
[count] : one of a series of repeated movements by something that goes up and down or back and forth来回动作;上下动作
[count] : an act of hitting someone or something with a stick, whip, etc.(用棍子或鞭子等进行的)抽打
[count] : a gentle movement of your hand over or along something轻抚;抚摩
[count] : a single act of moving a pen or brush when it is being used to write or paint用笔,挥毫(写字或绘画的单次动作)
also : a line or mark made by a pen or brush一笔;一画;笔画
see also brushstroke, keystroke
[count] : one of the sounds made by a clock or bell to indicate a particular time(时钟报时的)鸣响,钟声
[singular] : an exact time准时;准点
[count] : a single decisive action一举;一下子
10 
[count] : something good, lucky, etc., that happens or is thought of suddenly(突发或突然想到的)好事usually singular通常用单数
11 
[count] : a bright flash of lightning(雷电的)闪光

a stroke of work

informal
: any work at all任何工作

put (someone) off their stroke

British
: to cause someone to hesitate or be confused使犹豫;使困惑
2 stroke /ˈstroʊk/ verb
strokes; stroked; stroking
2 stroke
/ˈstroʊk/
verb
strokes; stroked; stroking
Learner's definition of STROKE
[+ object]
: to move your hand over (someone or something) gently and in one direction轻抚;抚摩
always followed by an adverb or preposition
: to move (something) gently in one direction轻移(某物)
: to hit or kick (a ball) with a smooth movement(稳稳地)击,踢(球)
chiefly US, informal : to say nice things to (someone) in order to get approval, agreement, etc.(为讨好)说好话,奉承

— stroker

noun, plural strokers [count]
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 3619 COCA: 3108

stroke

1 of 3

verb (1)

stroked; stroking

transitive verb

1
: to rub gently in one direction
also : caress
2
: to flatter or pay attention to in a manner designed to reassure or persuade
stroker noun

stroke

2 of 3

noun

1
: the act of striking
especially : a blow with a weapon or implement
2
: a single unbroken movement
especially : one of a series of repeated or to-and-fro movements
3
a
: a controlled swing intended to hit a ball or shuttlecock
also : a striking of the ball
b
: such a stroke charged to a player as a unit of scoring in golf
4
a
: a sudden action or process producing an impact
a stroke of lightning
b
: an unexpected result
a stroke of luck
the idea was a stroke of inspiration
a master stroke of diplomacy
5
: sudden impairment or loss of consciousness, sensation, and voluntary motion that is caused by rupture or obstruction (as by a clot) of a blood vessel supplying the brain, and is accompanied by permanent damage of brain tissue

Note: Symptoms of stroke include numbness or weakness on one side of the body or face, confusion, impaired speech or vision, loss of coordination or balance, trouble walking, or severe headache.

called also apoplexy, brain attack, cerebrovascular accident

compare ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, transient ischemic attack
6
a
: one of a series of propelling beats or movements against a resisting medium
a stroke of the oar
b
: a rower who sets the pace for a crew
7
a
: a vigorous or energetic effort by which something is done, produced, or accomplished
a stroke of genius
a brilliant diplomatic stroke
b
: a delicate or clever touch in a narrative, description, or construction
8
9
: the movement in either direction of a mechanical part (such as a piston) having a reciprocating motion
also : the distance of such movement
10
: the sound of a bell being struck
at the stroke of twelve
also : the specific time indicated by or as if by such a sound
11
[stroke entry 1] : an act of stroking or caressing
12
a
: a mark or dash made by a single movement of an implement
b
: one of the lines of a letter of the alphabet

stroke

3 of 3

verb (2)

stroked; stroking

transitive verb

1
a
: to mark with a short line
stroke the t's
b
: to cancel by drawing a line through
stroked out his name
2
: to set the stroke for (a rowing crew)
also : to set the stroke for the crew of (a rowing boat)
3
sports : to hit, kick, or shoot (a ball) with a smooth movement
stroke a putt
stroked a single to left field

intransitive verb

1
: to execute a stroke
2
: to row at a certain number of strokes a minute
Phrases
at a stroke
: all at once
spent her savings at a stroke

Example Sentences

Noun He had a stroke last winter. She has a strong backhand stroke. He is ahead by two strokes. She swims with long, smooth strokes. the stroke of an oar She knows the four basic strokes. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Getting a good night’s sleep can help cut your risk for a number of medical conditions, including high blood pressure, depression, heart disease, and stroke to name a few. Alexa Mikhail, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2022 While beneficial in reducing the future risk of a recurrent heart attack or stroke, aspirin's ability to tamp down on platelet aggregation also leads to a thinning of the blood. Dr. Michael Daignault, USA TODAY, 25 Aug. 2022 Those guidelines recommend statins for adults ages 40 to 75 who have a 7.5% or greater risk of having a heart attack or stroke in the next 10 years, as opposed to a 10% risk. Jen Christensen, CNN, 23 Aug. 2022 At one point in the hospital, Tillman’s mother raises her right hand and stretches her arm to stroke Tillman’s cheek. Jessica Ferri, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2022 Researchers did not find a significant association between the amount of avocados eaten and stroke risk. Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2022 The seeds are good sources of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, which guard against heart attack and stroke and lower levels of bad cholesterol in the blood. Erica Sweeney, Good Housekeeping, 16 June 2022 More than 1 million Americans have their first heart attack or stroke each year, statistics from the American Heart Association show. Isabella Cueto, STAT, 29 Apr. 2022 In major new guidance, an influential physician task force no longer recommends daily aspirin to prevent a first heart attack or stroke among people 60 and older. Bydr. Chineze Akusoba, ABC News, 26 Apr. 2022
Noun
In one stroke, Russia lost its ally and the Donbas elite its godfather. BostonGlobe.com, 17 Sep. 2022 Poor sleep has been linked to a range of conditions, from a higher risk of stroke and heart disease, to increased vulnerability to obesity and depression. Time, 15 Sep. 2022 Standing 6-foot-9 with a 7-2 wingspan, Baldwin possesses a fluid stroke, some solid ball-handling skills for a player his size and a natural feel for the game. C.j. Holmes, San Francisco Chronicle, 15 Sep. 2022 The archive as a whole, like an impressionist painting, reveals a richer picture of Los Angeles, each book a brush stroke or pixel in the larger historical narrative of the city. Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2022 Ford also builds a 428 V-8 on the same block with a bore and stroke of 4.13 x 3.98 inches. Car and Driver, 14 Sep. 2022 Exertional heat stroke is on the rise for athletes. AZCentral.com, 14 Sep. 2022 Every single stroke and swipe necessary to remove the BBQ is counted and the time the product needs to sit on the grates is graded too. Jamie Kim, Good Housekeeping, 13 Sep. 2022 Hall's son Haywood said his mother died at his home in Guanajuato, Mexico, following the return of breast cancer and a stroke, according to the New York Times. Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb (1)

Middle English, from Old English strācian; akin to Old High German strīhhan to stroke — more at strike

Noun

Middle English; akin to Old English strīcan to stroke — more at strike

First Known Use

Verb (1)

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

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb (2)

1597, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of stroke was before the 12th century
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 3619 COCA: 3108
stroke

noun¹

1of a brush, pen, etc.畫筆;鋼筆ADJECTIVE | PHRASES ADJECTIVElong, short長筆畫;短筆畫broad (often figurative) , thick粗筆畫;粗略描述
I will outline in broad strokes our main ideas.我將粗略概述一下我們的主要觀點。narrow, thin窄筆畫;細筆畫bold, vigorous粗大醒目的/有力的筆畫She caught his likeness with a few bold pen strokes.她用鋼筆粗粗幾筆就大體勾勒出了他的模樣。even整齊的筆畫deft嫺熟的筆畫quick, slow快速的/慢慢的一筆downward, upward向下的/向上的一筆horizontal, vertical橫着的/豎着的一筆brush (usually brushstroke) , pen, pencil畫筆/鋼筆/鉛筆筆畫
PHRASESwith a stroke of the pen大筆一揮With a stroke of the pen our names were removed from the register.大筆一揮,我們的名字便從登記簿上刪掉了。
stroke

noun²

2in sports體育ADJECTIVE | VERB + STROKE | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEfast, quick快速的一擊slow, smooth緩慢的/流暢的一擊powerful有力的划槳The Romanian rowers pulled ahead with powerful strokes.羅馬尼亞划槳手憑藉有力的划水佔據了領先位置。backhand, forehand (in tennis, etc.網球等) 反手/正手擊球downward, upward向下的/向上的一擊VERB + STROKEplay打出一擊He played some powerful backhand strokes throughout the game.比賽中他打出了幾次有力的反手球。PREPOSITIONby a stroke, two strokes, etc. (in golf高爾夫球) 以 1 杆、2 杆等Woods leads by two strokes.伍茲領先兩杆。PHRASESa stroke, two strokes, etc. ahead, a stroke, two strokes, etc. behind (in golf高爾夫球) 領先/落後 1 杆、2 杆等
stroke

noun³

3in swimming游泳ADJECTIVE | VERB + STROKE ADJECTIVEswim, swimming游泳動作long, short長划;短划He swam back with long, slow strokes.他游回來時用的是大幅度的緩慢划水。fast, slow快速的/緩慢的划水powerful, strong有力的划水VERB + STROKEdo, swim划水;游⋯下You can't swim more than four strokes before you reach the other side.划不了 4 下你就能游到對岸。
stroke

noun⁴

4sudden illness of the brain突發的腦部疾病ADJECTIVE | VERB + STROKE | STROKE + VERB | STROKE + NOUN ADJECTIVEacute, crippling, debilitating, disabling, massive, serious急性中風;後果嚴重的中風;致殘性中風;重度中風mild, minor, slight輕度中風;輕微中風fatal, non-fatal致命的/非致命性中風recurrent復發的中風This regimen substantially reduces the risks of recurrent stroke.這種養生法能極大降低中風復發的危險。VERB + STROKEhave, suffer患中風She had a massive stroke and lost her speech.她重度中風後就不能講話了。STROKE + VERBleave sb...中風使某人⋯The stroke left him in a wheelchair.因為中風,他不得不坐輪椅。STROKE + NOUNpatient, survivor, victim中風病人/幸存者/患者prevention中風預防 topic at illness
stroke

noun⁵

5sth that happens unexpectedly突發事件ADJECTIVE | VERB + STROKE | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEsudden突然的出現I had a sudden stroke of inspiration.我忽然來了靈感。VERB + STROKEhave突然出現PREPOSITIONat a stroke, at one stroke一下子They lost half their fortune at a stroke.他們一下子就失去了一半財產。stroke of⋯的舉動a stroke of genius天才之舉PHRASESa stroke of bad luck, a stroke of fortune, a stroke of good fortune, a stroke of good luck, a stroke of luck意外降臨的厄運;意外降臨的運氣;意外降臨的好運
stroke

verb

ADVERBgently, lightly, slowly, softly, tenderly輕輕地撫摸;緩緩地撫摸;溫柔地撫摸thoughtfully若有所思地撫摸He stroked his beard thoughtfully.他若有所思地捋着鬍子。absently, absent-mindedly, idly心不在焉地撫摸;無所事事地撫摸She stroked his hair absently.她心不在焉地摸着他的頭髮。away, back (both especially BrE) 抹掉;理好She gently stroked away his tears.她輕輕抹去他的眼淚。He stroked back his hair.他把頭髮理好。

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