plural stresses
plural stresses
Learner's definition of STRESS
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a [noncount] : a state of mental tension and worry caused by problems in your life, work, etc.(来自生活或工作的)压力,紧张,忧虑 -
She uses meditation as a way of reducing/relieving stress.她通过冥想缓解压力。
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Hormones are released into the body in response to emotional stress.情绪一紧张体内就会产生荷尔蒙。
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He needs help with stress management. [=ways to deal with stress]他需要得到缓解压力方面的帮助。
b : something that causes strong feelings of worry or anxiety压力;焦虑 [noncount]
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: physical force or pressure(物理)压力,应力 [noncount]
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Carrying a heavy backpack around all day puts a lot of stress on your shoulders and back.整天背着沉重的背包会给肩膀和背部带来很大的压力。
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To reduce the amount of stress on your back, bend your knees when you lift something heavy.为了减轻背部压力,举重物时要屈膝。
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The ship's mast snapped under the stress of high winds.在狂风的吹打下,船的桅杆啪的一声断了。
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[noncount] : special importance or attention that is given to something强调;重要性 4
: greater loudness or force given to a syllable of a word in speech or to a beat in music(单词)重音,重读;(音乐)加强音 [noncount]
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2 stress /ˈstrɛs/ verb
stresses; stressed; stressing
stresses; stressed; stressing
Learner's definition of STRESS
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[+ object] : to give special attention to (something)强调;着重 -
The dentist repeatedly stressed [=emphasized] the importance of flossing regularly.牙医反复强调定期用牙线洁牙的重要性。
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The union stressed the need for stricter safety standards.工会强调了制定更严格的安全标准的必要性。
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The risks involved in the procedure should/must be stressed.应该/必须强调这一手术所涉及的风险。
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[+ object] : to pronounce (a syllable or word) in a louder or more forceful way than other syllables or words重读 -
Some people stress the second syllable of “harassment,” while others stress the first.有些人重读harassment一词的第二个音节,而另一些人则重读第一个音节。
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When she said, “We need lots of money,” she stressed the word “lots.”当她说“我们需要很多钱”时,她重读了“很多”这个词。
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US, informal : to feel very worried or anxious about something : to feel stress焦虑;紧张 [no object]
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stress out
[phrasal verb] stress out or stress (someone) out or stress out (someone) informal
: to feel very worried or anxious or to make (someone) feel very worried or anxious(使)焦虑,紧张