| 单词 | on the strain |
| 释义 | > as lemmason the strain b. at (full, utmost) strain, on the strain: straining, using strong effort. Cf. a-strain adv. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > manner of action > effort or exertion > [phrase] > with strain of physical powers upon full stretch1697 at (full, utmost) strain1851 1851 E. B. Browning Casa Guidi Windows ii. xii. 104 With her wide eyes at full strain. 1870 W. Morris Earthly Paradise: Pt. III 432 A dismal wedding! every ear at strain Some sign of things that were to be to gain. 1884 Graphic 16 Aug. 166/1 Till..even nine at night they are perpetually on the strain. 1885 R. Bridges Eros & Psyche iii. xx. 35 Adonis..spear in hand with leashèd dogs at strain. 1900 F. T. Bullen With Christ at Sea xi. 227 They were all labouring at utmost strain to try and save the ship. < as lemmas |
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