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单词 strength
释义

strength

UK /streŋθ/

Word Forms

singularstrength
pluralstrengths


  1. 1
    uncountable the physical energy that someone has to lift or move things

    I didn’t have the strength to get out of bed.

    He’s working on building up his upper body strength.

    Synonyms and related words

    Physical strength
    1. 1a
      countable/uncountable the ability of something to support a force or weight without breaking

      Calcium is needed for bone strength.

      We have several boxes of different strengths.

      strength of:

      Test the strength of the rope.

      Synonyms and related words

      The quality of being strong and not easy to break
  2. 2
    uncountable the ability to achieve something, even in a difficult situation
    strength of:

    She has great strength of character.

    the strength to do something:

    We need someone who has the inner strength to take on a difficult job.

    Synonyms and related words

    Patience
  3. 3
    uncountable power in a military, political, or economic situation
    strength of:

    the strength of the economy

    Synonyms and related words

    Power, authority, influence and leadership
  4. 4
    countable something that someone does very well

    Ron’s main strength is his ability to motivate players.

    strengths and weaknesses:

    The test shows the studentsstrengths and weaknesses.

    Synonyms and related words

    Skill, talent and ability
  5. 5
    uncountable the amount of influence that a person or group has

    Don’t underestimate the opposition’s strength.

    a show of strength by the militants

    Johnson had steered himself into a position of strength.

    strength of:

    the strength of public opinion

    Synonyms and related words

    Power, authority, influence and leadership
  6. 6
    countable/uncountable the size of a group of people needed to achieve something
    full strength (=with everyone present):

    The military force numbered 14,000 at full strength.

    under/below strength (=lacking some important members):

    Belgium defeated a below-strength French side.

    in strength (=in large numbers):

    Local people turned out in strength to support us.

    Synonyms and related words

    Group members and describing group members
  7. 7
    countable/uncountable the amount of a substance in food, drink, medicine etc

    coffees of different strengths

    Synonyms and related words

    Amounts and pieces of food
  8. 8
    uncountable the value of one country’s money compared to the money of other countries
    strength of:

    the strength of the dollar against the euro

    Synonyms and related words

    Currency and currencies
  9. 9
    countable/uncountable the speed or force of wind or water

    winds of varying strengths

    strength of:

    The strength of the current makes swimming dangerous.

    Synonyms and related words

    Physical forces and processes
  10. 10
    uncountable the amount of light, heat, sound etc that comes from something
    strength of:

    the strength of the sun’s rays

    Synonyms and related words

    General words for sound and qualities of sounds
    Synonyms and related words

    General words for light and brightness
  11. 11

    go from strength to strength

    to become increasingly successfulSubmitted by:
    leaeriz from Poland on 13/04/2016

phrases

give me strength
on the strength of
strength in depth

strength

US /streŋθ/

Word Forms

singularstrength
pluralstrengths


  1. 1
    uncountable the physical energy that someone has to lift or move things

    I didn’t have the strength to get out of bed.

    He’s working on building up his upper body strength.

    Synonyms and related words

    Physical strength
    1. 1a
      countable/uncountable the ability of something to support a force or weight without breaking

      Calcium is needed for bone strength.

      We have several cardboard boxes of different strengths.

      strength of:

      Test the strength of the rope.

      Synonyms and related words

      The quality of being strong and not easy to break
  2. 2
    uncountable the ability to achieve something, even in a difficult situation
    strength of:

    She has great strength of character.

    the strength to do something:

    We need someone who has the inner strength to take on a difficult job.

    Synonyms and related words

    Patience
  3. 3
    uncountable power in a military, political, or economic situation

    military strength

    strength of:

    the strength of the economy

    Synonyms and related words

    Power, authority, influence and leadership
  4. 4
    countable something that someone does very well

    Ron’s main strength is his ability to motivate his players.

    strengths and weaknesses:

    The test shows the studentsstrengths and weaknesses.

    Synonyms and related words

    Skill, talent and ability
  5. 5
    uncountable the amount of influence that a person or group has

    Don’t underestimate the opposition’s strength.

    a show of strength by the militants

    Johnson had steered himself into a position of strength.

    strength of:

    the strength of public opinion

    Synonyms and related words

    Power, authority, influence and leadership
  6. 6
    countable/uncountable the size of a group of people needed to achieve something
    full strength (=with everyone present):

    The military force numbered 14,000 at full strength.

    under/below strength (=lacking some important members):

    With the injuries our team is under strength at the moment.

    in strength (=in large numbers):

    Local people turned out in strength to support us.

    Synonyms and related words

    Group members and describing group members
  7. 7
    countable/uncountable the amount of a substance in a food, drink, medicine, etc.

    an extra-strength painkiller

    coffees of different strengths

    Synonyms and related words

    Amounts and pieces of food
  8. 8
    uncountable the ability to last for a long time
    strength of:

    The strength of our relationship depends on resolving these outstanding trade issues.

    Synonyms and related words

    Permanence and continuity
  9. 9
    uncountable the value of one country’s money compared to the money of other countries
    strength of:

    the strength of the dollar against the euro

    Synonyms and related words

    Currency and currencies
  10. 10
    countable/uncountable the speed or force of wind or water

    winds of varying strengths

    strength of:

    The strength of the current makes swimming dangerous at this beach.

    Synonyms and related words

    Physical forces and processes
  11. 11
    uncountable the amount of light, heat, sound, etc. that comes from something
    strength of:

    the strength of the sun’s rays

    the strength of her voice

    Synonyms and related words

    General words for sound and qualities of sounds
    Synonyms and related words

    General words for light and brightness
  12. 12

    go from strength to strength

    to become increasingly successfulSubmitted by:
    leaeriz from Poland on 13/04/2016

phrases

give me strength
on the strength of
strength in depth
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