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单词 strength
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It needs a person with great strength and a great brain.To restore a bone was to set it so the bone would come back to full strength.You can see a lot of mental strength in the players here.We charge the cup with strength and the power to be the person we want to be.You have the inner strength to ensure people take your plans and requests seriously.One of your strengths is your ability to think and act swiftly.The strength of the army should be determined by the need for combat troops.Being able to change your mind shows strength and it could be the making of a relationship.What are the strengths of the argument?This provided an inner strength and something to which they could look forward.What are my particular physical strengths and weaknesses?You will find the inner strength to make a success of personal plans.It is a great strength that students from the whole world wish to study here.She is just about back to full strength.There is a lack of mental strength.They will show that strength and power to the club.You have the inner strength that gives people confidence in you.Being able to change your mind shows strength and opens doors to new ways of working or studying.The past six years have proved again and again that so much flows from the strength of our economy.They have tremendous strength in depth.There was strength in this argument.

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strength

British English: strength /strɛŋθ/ NOUN
Your strength is the physical energy that you have, which gives you the ability to do things such as lift heavy objects.
He threw it forward with all his strength.
  • American English: strength
  • Arabic: قُوَّة
  • Brazilian Portuguese: força
  • Chinese: 实力
  • Croatian: snaga
  • Czech: síla
  • Danish: styrke
  • Dutch: kracht
  • European Spanish: fuerza
  • Finnish: vahvuus
  • French: force
  • German: Kraft
  • Greek: σθένος
  • Italian: forza
  • Japanese: 強さ
  • Korean:
  • Norwegian: styrke
  • Polish: siła fizyczna
  • European Portuguese: força
  • Romanian: forță
  • Russian: сила
  • Latin American Spanish: fuerza
  • Swedish: styrka
  • Thai: ความเข้มแข็ง
  • Turkish: güç kuvvet
  • Ukrainian: сила
  • Vietnamese: sức lực

All related terms of 'strength'

Chinese translation of 'strength'

strength

(strɛŋθ)

n

  1. (u) (physical) 力气(氣) (lìqi)
  2. (u) [of object, material] 强(強)度 (qiángdù)
  3. (u) (= power, influence) [of person, organization, country] 实(實)力 (shílì)
  4. (u) (= courage, determination) 勇气(氣) (yǒngqì)
  5. (c/u) (= quality, ability) 长(長)处(處) (chángchu)
  6. (u) (= intensity) [of feeling, opinion, belief] 力量 (lìliàng)
  7. (u) (= number of people) 人数(數) (rénshù)
  8. (c/u) [of drink, chemical] 浓(濃)度 (nóngdù)
    on the strength of 依凭(憑) (yīpíng)
    to go from strength to strength 不断(斷)取得成功 (bùduàn qǔdé chénggōng)
    at full strength (= fully staffed) 全体(體) (quántǐ)
    below strength [staff, army, team] 人手不足 (rénshǒu bùzú)
    strength of mind/character 充足的信心/坚(堅)强(強)的性格 (chōngzú de xìnxīn/jiānqiáng de xìnggé)

All related terms of 'strength'

(noun) 
Definition
the state or quality of being physically or mentally strong
He threw it forward with all his strength.
Synonyms
might
The might of the army could prove a decisive factor.
muscle
The team showed more muscle than mental application.
brawn
He's got plenty of brains as well as brawn.
sinew
brawniness
Opposites
weakness
,
frailty
,
powerlessness
,
infirmity
,
debility
,
feebleness
(noun) 
Definition
the state or quality of being physically or mentally strong
Something gave me the strength to overcome the difficulty.
Synonyms
will
He lacked the will to confront her.
spirit
It takes a lot of spirit to win with 10 men.
resolution
He implemented policy with resolution and single-mindedness.
resolve
He doesn't weaken in his resolve.
courage
They do not have the courage to apologise for their actions.
character
She showed real character in her refusal to give up.
nerve
I never got up enough nerve to tell him he was wrong.
If we keep our nerve, we might be able to bluff it out.
determination
They acted with great courage and determination.
pluck
Cynics might sneer at him but you have to admire his pluck.
stamina
You have to have a lot of stamina to be a top-class dancer.
grit
He showed grit and determination in his fight back to health.
backbone
You might be taking drastic measures and you've got to have the backbone to do that.
fortitude
He suffered his illness with dignity and fortitude.
toughness
tenacity
Sheer tenacity is crucial to career success.
willpower
She doesn't have the willpower to give up smoking.
mettle
It's the first real test of his mettle this season.
firmness
There was no denying his considerable firmness of purpose.
strength of character
steadfastness
moral fibre
They all lacked courage, backbone or moral fibre.
(noun) 
It'll take a while before you regain full strength.
Synonyms
health
In hospital they nursed me back to health.
fitness
Squash was thought to offer all-round fitness.
vigour
He lacks the vigour of a normal, healthy teenager.
He played with great vigour.
wellness
healthiness
lustiness
(noun) 
He was my strength during that terrible time.
Synonyms
mainstay
Fish and rice were the mainstays of their diet.
anchor
The actor provides energy and an anchor for his less experienced co-stars.
tower of strength
security
rock
She was the rock of the family.
succour
(noun) 
Definition
the ability to withstand great force, stress, or pressure
He checked the strength of the cables.
Synonyms
toughness
soundness
robustness
sturdiness
stoutness
resistance
(noun) 
Definition
power to convince
They have their own independence movement which is gathering strength.
Synonyms
power
women who have reached positions of great power and influence
influence
They should continue to use their influence to push environmental reform.
dominance
They're unpopular for their dominance over the community.
clout (informal)
The two firms wield enormous clout in financial markets.
supremacy
The president asserted his supremacy over the prime minister.
ascendancy
The extremists are gaining ascendancy.
(noun) 
Definition
degree of intensity or concentration of colour, light, sound, or flavour
He was surprised at the strength of his own feeling.
Synonyms
force
slamming the door behind her with all her force
power
He had no power in his left arm.
intensity
His intensity, and the ferocity of his feelings alarmed me.
energy
He was saving his energy for the big race in Belgium.
depth
I am well aware of the depth of feeling that exists in the town.
vehemence
He spoke loudly and with more vehemence than he had intended.
intenseness
Opposites
weakness
,
feebleness
(noun) 
Definition
potency or effectiveness, such as of a drink or drug
maximum-strength migraine tablets
Synonyms
potency
The potency of the flavours increases with time.
effectiveness
the effectiveness of computers as an educational tool
concentration
efficacy
Recent medical studies confirm the efficacy of a healthier lifestyle.
(noun) 
Definition
something regarded as valuable or a source of power
Take into account your own strengths and weaknesses.
Synonyms
strong point
Discretion is not his strong point.
skill
The cut of a diamond depends on the skill of its craftsman.
asset
Her leadership qualities were a great asset to the party.
advantage
talent
Both her children have a talent for music.
forte
Originality was never my forte.
speciality
His speciality was creating rich, creamy sauces.
aptitude
Opposites
failing
,
weakness
, defect,
flaw
,
shortcoming
,
Achilles heel
,
chink in your armour
10 (noun) 
Definition
the total number of people in a group
the strength of the army
Synonyms
size
books of various sizes
extent
an estate about seven or eight acres in extent
magnitude
the magnitude of the task confronting them
greatness
largeness

phrases

See in strength

idiom

See on the strength of something
See under or below strength

Quotation

Out of the mouths of very babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength [Bible: Psalm 8]

Additional synonyms

in the sense of anchor
Definition
a source of stability or security
The actor provides energy and an anchor for his less experienced co-stars.
Synonyms
support,
second,
stay,
supporter,
prop,
backer,
backbone,
mainstay,
comforter,
tower of strength
in the sense of ascendancy
Definition
the condition of being dominant
The extremists are gaining ascendancy.
Synonyms
influence,
power,
control,
rule,
authority,
command,
reign,
sovereignty,
sway,
dominance,
domination,
superiority,
supremacy,
mastery,
dominion,
upper hand,
hegemony,
prevalence,
pre-eminence,
predominance,
rangatiratanga (New Zealand)
in the sense of asset
Definition
a thing or person that is valuable or useful
Her leadership qualities were a great asset to the party.
Synonyms
benefit,
help,
service,
aid,
advantage,
strength,
resource,
attraction,
blessing,
boon,
good point,
strong point,
ace in the hole,
feather in your cap,
ace up your sleeve

Synonyms of 'strength'

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of backbone
Definition
strength of character
You might be taking drastic measures and you've got to have the backbone to do that.
Synonyms
strength of character,
will,
balls (taboo, slang),
character,
bottle (British, slang),
resolution,
resolve,
nerve,
daring,
courage,
determination,
guts,
pluck,
stamina,
grit,
bravery,
fortitude,
toughness,
tenacity,
willpower,
mettle,
boldness,
firmness,
spunk (informal),
fearlessness,
steadfastness,
moral fibre,
hardihood,
ballsiness (taboo, slang),
dauntlessness
in the sense of brawn
Definition
physical strength
He's got plenty of brains as well as brawn.
Synonyms
muscle,
might,
power,
strength,
muscles,
beef (informal),
flesh,
vigour,
robustness,
muscularity,
beefiness (informal),
brawniness
in the sense of character
She showed real character in her refusal to give up.
Synonyms
courage,
resolution,
determination,
guts (informal),
pluck,
grit,
bravery,
backbone,
fortitude,
staying power,
strength of mind,
dauntlessness
in the sense of clout
Definition
power or influence
The two firms wield enormous clout in financial markets.
Synonyms
influence,
power,
standing,
authority,
pull (informal),
weight,
bottom,
prestige,
mana (New Zealand)
in the sense of courage
Definition
the ability to face danger or pain without fear
They do not have the courage to apologise for their actions.
Synonyms
bravery,
nerve,
fortitude,
boldness,
balls (vulgar, slang),
bottle (British, slang),
resolution,
daring,
guts (informal),
pluck,
grit,
heroism,
mettle,
firmness,
gallantry,
valour,
spunk (informal),
fearlessness,
intrepidity,
hardihood,
ballsiness (taboo, slang),
dauntlessness,
lion-heartedness
in the sense of depth
Definition
intensity of emotion or feeling
I am well aware of the depth of feeling that exists in the town.
Synonyms
strength,
intensity,
seriousness,
severity,
extremity,
keenness,
intenseness
in the sense of determination
Definition
the condition of being determined
They acted with great courage and determination.
Synonyms
resolution,
purpose,
resolve,
drive,
energy,
conviction,
courage,
dedication,
backbone,
fortitude,
persistence,
tenacity,
perseverance,
willpower,
boldness,
firmness,
staying power,
stubbornness,
strength of character,
constancy,
single-mindedness,
earnestness,
obstinacy,
steadfastness,
doggedness,
relentlessness,
strength of will,
resoluteness,
indomitability,
staunchness
in the sense of dominance
They're unpopular for their dominance over the community.
Synonyms
control,
government,
power,
rule,
authority,
command,
sway,
domination,
supremacy,
mastery,
ascendancy,
paramountcy
in the sense of effectiveness
the effectiveness of computers as an educational tool
Synonyms
power,
effect,
efficiency,
success,
strength,
capability,
use,
validity,
usefulness,
potency,
efficacy,
fruitfulness,
productiveness
in the sense of efficacy
Recent medical studies confirm the efficacy of a healthier lifestyle.
Synonyms
effectiveness,
efficiency,
power,
value,
success,
strength,
virtue,
vigour,
use,
usefulness,
potency,
fruitfulness,
productiveness,
efficaciousness

Additional synonyms

in the sense of energy
Definition
capacity for intense activity
He was saving his energy for the big race in Belgium.
Synonyms
strength,
might,
force,
power,
activity,
intensity,
stamina,
exertion,
forcefulness
in the sense of extent
Definition
the length, area, or size of something
an estate about seven or eight acres in extent
Synonyms
size,
area,
range,
length,
reach,
bounds,
sweep,
sphere,
width,
compass,
breadth,
ambit
in the sense of firmness
There was no denying his considerable firmness of purpose.
Synonyms
resolve,
resolution,
constancy,
inflexibility,
steadfastness,
obduracy,
strictness,
strength of will,
fixity,
fixedness,
staunchness
in the sense of fitness
Squash was thought to offer all-round fitness.
Synonyms
health,
strength,
good health,
vigour,
good condition,
wellness,
robustness
in the sense of forte
Definition
something at which a person excels
Originality was never my forte.
Synonyms
speciality,
strength,
talent,
strong point,
métier,
long suit (informal),
gift
in the sense of fortitude
Definition
calm and patient courage in trouble or pain
He suffered his illness with dignity and fortitude.
Synonyms
courage,
strength,
resolution,
determination,
guts (informal),
patience,
pluck,
grit,
endurance,
bravery,
backbone,
perseverance,
firmness,
staying power,
valour,
fearlessness,
strength of mind,
intrepidity,
hardihood,
dauntlessness,
stoutheartedness
in the sense of greatness
Synonyms
immensity,
size,
mass,
length,
bulk,
magnitude,
enormity (informal),
vastness,
largeness,
hugeness,
prodigiousness
in the sense of grit
Definition
courage and determination
He showed grit and determination in his fight back to health.
Synonyms
courage,
spirit,
resolution,
determination,
nerve,
guts (informal),
balls (vulgar, slang),
pluck,
backbone,
fortitude,
toughness,
tenacity,
perseverance,
mettle,
doggedness,
hardihood,
gameness
in the sense of influence
Definition
the power of a person or thing to have such an effect
They should continue to use their influence to push environmental reform.
Synonyms
power,
force,
authority,
pull (informal),
weight,
strength,
connections,
importance,
prestige,
clout (informal),
leverage,
good offices
in the sense of intensity
Definition
the state or quality of being intense
His intensity, and the ferocity of his feelings alarmed me.
Synonyms
passion,
emotion,
fervour,
force,
power,
fire,
energy,
strength,
depth,
concentration,
excess,
severity,
vigour,
potency,
extremity,
welly (slang),
fanaticism,
ardour,
vehemence,
earnestness,
keenness,
fierceness,
fervency,
intenseness

Additional synonyms

in the sense of magnitude
Definition
relative size or extent
the magnitude of the task confronting them
Synonyms
immensity,
size,
extent,
enormity (informal),
strength,
volume,
vastness,
bigness,
largeness,
hugeness
in the sense of mettle
Definition
courage or spirit
It's the first real test of his mettle this season.
Synonyms
courage,
spirit,
resolution,
resolve,
life,
heart,
fire,
balls (taboo, slang),
bottle (British, slang),
nerve,
daring,
guts (informal),
pluck,
grit,
bravery,
fortitude,
vigour,
boldness,
gallantry,
ardour,
valour,
spunk (informal),
indomitability,
hardihood,
gameness
in the sense of moral fibre
They all lacked courage, backbone or moral fibre.
Synonyms
strength of character,
strength,
resolution,
resolve,
stamina,
backbone,
toughness
in the sense of muscle
Definition
strength or force
The team showed more muscle than mental application.
Synonyms
strength,
might,
force,
power,
weight,
stamina,
potency,
brawn,
sturdiness
in the sense of nerve
Definition
bravery and determination
I never got up enough nerve to tell him he was wrong.If we keep our nerve, we might be able to bluff it out.
Synonyms
bravery,
courage,
spirit,
bottle (British, slang),
resolution,
daring,
determination,
guts (informal),
pluck,
grit,
fortitude,
vigour,
coolness,
balls (vulgar, slang),
mettle,
firmness,
spunk (informal),
fearlessness,
steadfastness,
intrepidity,
hardihood,
gameness,
ballsiness (taboo, slang),
will,
endurance
in the sense of pluck
Definition
courage
Cynics might sneer at him but you have to admire his pluck.
Synonyms
courage,
nerve,
heart,
spirit,
bottle (British, slang),
resolution,
determination,
guts (informal),
balls (taboo, slang),
grit,
bravery,
backbone,
mettle,
boldness,
spunk (informal),
intrepidity,
hardihood,
ballsiness (taboo, slang)
in the sense of resolution
Definition
firmness or determination
He implemented policy with resolution and single-mindedness.
Synonyms
determination,
energy,
purpose,
resolve,
courage,
dedication,
fortitude,
sincerity,
tenacity,
perseverance,
willpower,
boldness,
firmness,
staying power,
stubbornness,
constancy,
earnestness,
obstinacy,
steadfastness,
doggedness,
relentlessness,
resoluteness,
staunchness
in the sense of resolve
Definition
absolute determination
He doesn't weaken in his resolve.
Synonyms
determination,
resolution,
courage,
willpower,
boldness,
firmness,
earnestness,
steadfastness,
resoluteness
in the sense of rock
She was the rock of the family.
Synonyms
tower of strength,
foundation,
cornerstone,
mainstay,
support,
protection,
anchor,
bulwark
in the sense of skill
Definition
special ability or expertise enabling one to perform an activity very well
The cut of a diamond depends on the skill of its craftsman.
Synonyms
expertise,
ability,
proficiency,
experience,
art,
technique,
facility,
talent,
intelligence,
craft,
competence,
readiness,
accomplishment,
knack,
ingenuity,
finesse,
aptitude,
dexterity,
cleverness,
quickness,
adroitness,
expertness,
handiness,
skilfulness

Additional synonyms

in the sense of speciality
Definition
a special interest or skill
His speciality was creating rich, creamy sauces.
Synonyms
forte,
strength,
special talent,
métier,
specialty,
bag (slang),
claim to fame,
pièce de résistance,
distinctive or distinguishing feature
in the sense of spirit
Definition
the feelings that motivate someone to survive in difficult times or live according to his or her beliefs
It takes a lot of spirit to win with 10 men.
Synonyms
resolve,
will,
drive,
resolution,
conviction,
determination,
motivation,
dedication,
backbone,
fortitude,
persistence,
tenacity,
perseverance,
willpower,
firmness,
constancy,
single-mindedness,
steadfastness,
doggedness,
resoluteness,
indomitability
in the sense of stamina
Definition
energy and strength sustained while performing an activity over a long time
You have to have a lot of stamina to be a top-class dancer.
Synonyms
staying power,
endurance,
resilience,
force,
power,
energy,
strength,
resistance,
grit,
vigour,
tenacity,
welly (slang),
power of endurance,
indefatigability,
lustiness
in the sense of supremacy
Definition
the state or quality of being superior
The president asserted his supremacy over the prime minister.
Synonyms
domination,
dominance,
ascendancy,
sovereignty,
sway,
lordship,
mastery,
dominion,
primacy,
pre-eminence,
predominance,
supreme power,
absolute rule,
paramountcy
in the sense of talent
Definition
a natural ability to do something well
Both her children have a talent for music.
Synonyms
ability,
gift,
aptitude,
parts,
power,
skill,
facility,
capacity,
bent,
genius,
expertise,
faculty,
endowment,
forte,
flair,
knack
in the sense of tenacity
Sheer tenacity is crucial to career success.
Synonyms
perseverance,
resolution,
determination,
application,
resolve,
persistence,
diligence,
intransigence,
firmness,
stubbornness,
inflexibility,
obstinacy,
steadfastness,
obduracy,
doggedness,
strength of will,
strength of purpose,
resoluteness,
pertinacity,
staunchness
in the sense of vehemence
He spoke loudly and with more vehemence than he had intended.
Synonyms
forcefulness,
force,
violence,
fire,
energy,
heat,
passion,
emphasis,
enthusiasm,
intensity,
warmth,
vigour,
zeal,
verve,
fervour,
eagerness,
welly (slang),
ardour,
earnestness,
keenness,
fervency
in the sense of vigour
Definition
physical or mental energy
He lacks the vigour of a normal, healthy teenager.He played with great vigour.
Synonyms
energy,
might,
force,
vitality,
power,
activity,
spirit,
strength,
snap (informal),
punch (informal),
dash,
pep,
zip (informal),
animation,
verve,
gusto,
dynamism,
welly (slang),
oomph (informal),
brio,
robustness,
liveliness,
vim,
forcefulness
in the sense of willpower
Definition
strong self-disciplined determination to do something
She doesn't have the willpower to give up smoking.
Synonyms
self-control,
drive,
resolution,
resolve,
determination,
grit,
self-discipline,
single-mindedness,
fixity of purpose,
firmness of purpose or will,
force or strength of will
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