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S0815300 (strông)adj. strong·er, strong·est 1. a. Physically powerful; capable of exerting great physical force.b. Marked by great physical power: a strong blow to the head.2. In good or sound health; robust: a strong constitution; a strong heart.3. Economically or financially sound or thriving: a strong economy.4. Having force of character, will, morality, or intelligence: a strong personality.5. Having or showing ability or achievement in a specified field: students who are strong in chemistry.6. Capable of the effective exercise of authority: a strong leader.7. a. Capable of withstanding force or wear; solid, tough, or firm: a strong building; a strong fabric.b. Having great binding strength: a strong adhesive.8. Not easily captured or defeated: a strong flank; a strong defense.9. Not easily upset; resistant to harmful or unpleasant influences: strong nerves; a strong stomach.10. Having force or rapidity of motion: a strong current.11. a. Persuasive, effective, and cogent: a strong argument.b. Forceful and pointed; emphatic: a strong statement.c. Forthright and explicit, often offensively so: strong language.12. Extreme; drastic: had to resort to strong measures.13. Having force of conviction or feeling; uncompromising: strong faith; a strong supporter.14. Intense in degree or quality: a strong emotion; strong motivation.15. a. Having an intense or offensive effect on the senses: strong light; strong vinegar; strong cologne.b. Clear and loud: a strong voice.c. Readily noticeable; remarkable: a strong resemblance; a strong contrast.d. Readily detected or received: a strong radio signal.16. a. Having a high concentration of an essential or active ingredient: mixed a strong solution of bleach and water.b. Containing a considerable percentage of alcohol: strong punch.c. Powerfully effective: a strong painkiller.17. Of or relating to a color having a high degree of saturation.18. Having a specified number of units or members: a military force 100,000 strong.19. Marked by steady or rising prices: a strong market.20. Linguistics a. Of or relating to those verbs in Germanic languages that form their past tense by a change in stem vowel, and their past participles by a change in stem vowel and sometimes by adding the suffix -(e)n, as sing, sang, sung or tear, tore, torn.b. Of or relating to the inflection of nouns or adjectives in Germanic languages with endings that historically did not contain a suffix with an n.21. Stressed or accented in pronunciation or poetic meter. Used of a word or syllable.adv. In a strong, powerful, or vigorous manner; forcefully: a salesperson who comes on too strong.

[Middle English, from Old English strang.]

strong′ish adj.strong′ly adv.

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(strɒŋ) adj, stronger (ˈstrɒŋɡə) or strongest (ˈstrɒŋɡɪst) 1. involving or possessing physical or mental strength2. solid or robust in construction; not easily broken or injured3. having a resolute will or morally firm and incorruptible character4. intense in quality; not faint or feeble: a strong voice; a strong smell. 5. easily defensible; incontestable or formidable6. concentrated; not weak or diluted7. a. (postpositive) containing or having a specified number: a navy 40 000 strong. b. (in combination): a 40 000-strong navy. 8. having an unpleasantly powerful taste or smell9. having an extreme or drastic effect: strong discipline. 10. emphatic or immoderate: strong language. 11. convincing, effective, or cogent12. (Colours) (of a colour) having a high degree of saturation or purity; being less saturated than a vivid colour but more so than a moderate colour; produced by a concentrated quantity of colouring agent13. (Grammar) grammar a. denoting or belonging to a class of verbs, in certain languages including the Germanic languages, whose conjugation shows vowel gradation, as sing, sang, sungb. belonging to any part-of-speech class, in any of various languages, whose inflections follow the less regular of two possible patterns. Compare weak¹⁰14. (Physical Geography) (of a wind, current, etc) moving fast15. (Poetry) (of a syllable) accented or stressed16. (Stock Exchange) (of an industry, market, currency, securities, etc) firm in price or characterized by firm or increasing prices17. (Chemistry) (of certain acids and bases) producing high concentrations of hydrogen or hydroxide ions in aqueous solution18. Irish prosperous; well-to-do (esp in the phrase a strong farmer)19. have a strong stomach not to be prone to nauseaadv20. informal in a strong way; effectively: going strong. 21. come on strong to make a forceful or exaggerated impression[Old English strang; related to Old Norse strangr, Middle High German strange, Lettish strans courageous] ˈstrongish adj ˈstrongly adv ˈstrongness n

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adj. strong•er (ˈstrɔŋ gər, ˈstrɒŋ-) strong•est (ˈstrɔŋ gɪst, ˈstrɒŋ-) adj. 1. having, showing, or involving great bodily or muscular power; physically vigorous or robust. 2. mentally powerful or vigorous. 3. very able, competent, or powerful in a specific field or respect: She is strong in mathematics. 4. of great moral power, firmness, or courage. 5. powerful in influence, authority, resources, or means of prevailing: a strong nation. 6. aggressive; willful: a strong personality. 7. of great force, effectiveness, potency, or cogency: strong arguments. 8. clear and firm; loud: a strong voice. 9. well-supplied or rich in something specified: a strong hand in trumps. 10. able to resist strain, force, wear, etc.: strong cloth. 11. firm or unfaltering under trial: strong faith. 12. fervent; zealous; thoroughgoing: a strong liberal. 13. strenuous or energetic; vigorous: strong efforts. 14. moving or acting with force or vigor: strong winds. 15. distinct or marked, as an impression or a resemblance. 16. intense, as light or color. 17. having a large proportion of the effective or essential properties or ingredients: strong tea. 18. (of a beverage or food) containing much alcohol. 19. having a high degree of flavor or odor: strong cheese. 20. having an unpleasant or offensive flavor or odor. 21. (of language) offensive or severely critical. 22. of a designated number: an army 20,000 strong. 23. characterized by steady or advancing prices: a strong market. 24. (of verbs in Germanic languages) forming the past tense and usu. the past participle by a vowel change in the root, as sing, sang, sung; ride, rode, ridden. Compare weak (def. 12). 25. (of a word or syllable) stressed. 26. having great magnifying or refractive power: a strong microscope. adv. 27. in a strong manner. Idioms: come on strong, Informal. to behave too aggressively. [before 900; (adj.) Middle English strang, strong, Old English, c. Old Saxon strang, Old Norse strangr; akin to string] strong′ish, adj. strong′ly, adv.

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The adjective strong is used in a number of different ways to describe people.

When you say that someone is strong, you usually mean that they have powerful muscles and the ability to lift or carry heavy objects.

Claudia was young, strong, and healthy.The little boy has grown into a tall, strong man.

A strong personality is someone who is very confident and not easily influenced by other people.

But Alan is a strong personality with leadership qualities that are fantastic for this club.

A strong believer in something is convinced that it is very good or desirable.

The Secretary of State is a strong believer in parental involvement in classrooms.

A strong supporter of a person or organization supports them in an enthusiastic way.

I'm still a strong supporter of the NHS.

Be Careful!
If someone smokes a lot or drinks a lot of alcohol, you do not say that they are a 'strong smoker' or a 'strong drinker'. You say that they are a heavy smoker or a heavy drinker.

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	strong - having strength or power greater than average or expected; "a strong radio signal"; "strong medicine"; "a strong man"rugged - sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring; "with a house full of boys you have to have rugged furniture"powerful - having great power or force or potency or effect; "the most powerful government in western Europe"; "his powerful arms"; "a powerful bomb"; "the horse's powerful kick"; "powerful drugs"; "a powerful argument"robust - sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction; "a robust body"; "a robust perennial"toughened, tough - physically toughened; "the tough bottoms of his feet"weak - wanting in physical strength; "a weak pillar"
	2.	strong - not faint or feeble; "a strong odor of burning rubber"intense - possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree; "intense heat"; "intense anxiety"; "intense desire"; "intense emotion"; "the skunk's intense acrid odor"; "intense pain"; "enemy fire was intense"
	3.	strong - having or wielding force or authority; "providing the ground soldier with increasingly potent weapons"potentpowerful - having great power or force or potency or effect; "the most powerful government in western Europe"; "his powerful arms"; "a powerful bomb"; "the horse's powerful kick"; "powerful drugs"; "a powerful argument"
	4.	strong - having a strong physiological or chemical effect; "a potent toxin"; "potent liquor"; "a potent cup of tea", "a stiff drink"potent, stiffeffective, effectual, efficacious - producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect; "an air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch's broomstick for rapid long-distance transportation"-LewisMumford; "effective teaching methods"; "effective steps toward peace"; "made an effective entrance"; "his complaint proved to be effectual in bringing action"; "an efficacious law"fertile - capable of reproducingpowerful - having great power or force or potency or effect; "the most powerful government in western Europe"; "his powerful arms"; "a powerful bomb"; "the horse's powerful kick"; "powerful drugs"; "a powerful argument"
	5.	strong - immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with; "an impregnable fortress"; "fortifications that made the frontier inviolable"; "a secure telephone connection"impregnable, unassailable, unattackable, inviolable, secureinvulnerable - immune to attack; impregnable; "gunners raked the beach from invulnerable positions on the cliffs"
	6.	strong - of good quality and condition; solidly built; "a solid foundation"; "several substantial timber buildings"substantial, solidsound - in good condition; free from defect or damage or decay; "a sound timber"; "the wall is sound"; "a sound foundation"
	7.	strong - of verbs not having standard (or regular) inflection; "`sing' is a strong verb"grammar - the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics)irregular - contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice; "irregular hiring practices"
	8.	strong - being distilled rather than fermented; having a high alcoholic content; "hard liquor"hardalcoholic - characteristic of or containing alcohol; "alcoholic drinks"
	9.	strong - freshly made or left; "a warm trail"; "the scent is warm"warmfresh - recently made, produced, or harvested; "fresh bread"; "a fresh scent"; "fresh lettuce"
	10.	strong - strong and sure; "a firm grasp"; "gave a strong pull on the rope"firmforceful - characterized by or full of force or strength (often but not necessarily physical); "a forceful speaker"; "a forceful personality"; "forceful measures"; "a forceful plan for peace"

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adjective1. powerful, muscular, tough, capable, athletic, strapping, hardy, sturdy, stout, stalwart, burly, beefy (informal), virile, Herculean, sinewy, brawny I'm not strong enough to carry him.
powerful weak, feeble, puny, delicate, frail, ineffectual, namby-pamby2. fit, sound, healthy, thriving, blooming, robust, hale, in good shape, in good condition, lusty, fighting fit, in fine fettle, hale and hearty, fit as a fiddle It took me a long while to feel well and strong again.3. self-confident, determined, tough, brave, aggressive, courageous, high-powered, forceful, resilient, feisty (informal, chiefly U.S. & Canad.), resolute, resourceful, tenacious, plucky, hard-nosed (informal), steadfast, unyielding, hard as nails, self-assertive, stouthearted, firm in spirit Eventually I felt strong enough to look at him.
self-confident timid, spineless, unassertive, uncommitted, characterless, faint-hearted, lacking drive, unimpassioned4. durable, substantial, sturdy, reinforced, heavy-duty, well-built, well-armed, hard-wearing, well-protected, on a firm foundation Around its summit, a strong wall had been built.
durable fragile, delicate, frail, flimsy, fine, weak, feeble, brittle, dainty, easily broken, breakable, frangible5. forceful, powerful, intense, vigorous A strong current seemed to be moving the whole boat.6. convincing, persuasive, powerful, effective, compelling, potent, plausible, forceful, weighty There will be a strong incentive to enter into negotiations.7. extreme, radical, drastic, strict, harsh, rigid, forceful, uncompromising, Draconian, unbending She is known to hold strong views on Cuba.8. decisive, firm, forceful, decided, determined, severe, resolute, incisive The government will take strong action against any further strikes.9. persuasive, convincing, compelling, telling, great, clear, sound, effective, urgent, formidable, potent, well-established, clear-cut, overpowering, weighty, well-founded, redoubtable, trenchant, cogent The evidence that such investment promotes growth is strong.10. secure, established, solid, stable, reliable, tried-and-true He felt he had a relationship strong enough to talk frankly to Sarah.11. stable, secure, safe, solid, robust, solvent The local economy is strong and the population is growing.12. pungent, powerful, concentrated, pure, undiluted, industrial-strength (chiefly humorous) strong aftershave
pungent weak, mild, bland, tasteless, vapid13. highly-flavoured, hot, spicy, piquant, biting, sharp, heady, overpowering, intoxicating, highly-seasoned It's a good strong flavour, without being overpowering.14. keen, deep, acute, eager, fervent, zealous, vehement He has a strong interest in paintings and owns a fine collection.15. intense, deep, passionate, ardent, fierce, profound, forceful, fervent, deep-rooted, vehement, fervid Having strong unrequited feelings for someone is hard.16. staunch, firm, earnest, keen, dedicated, fierce, ardent, eager, loyal, enthusiastic, passionate, fervent, steadfast The Deputy Prime Minister is a strong supporter of the plan.17. distinct, marked, clear, unmistakable 'Good, Mr Royle,' he said in English with a strong French accent.
distinct slight, delicate, faint18. bright, brilliant, dazzling, loud, bold, stark, glaring strong colours
bright pale, dull, insipid, pastel, washed-out

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adjective1. Having great physical strength:mighty, potent, powerful, puissant.2. Capable of exerting considerable effort or of withstanding considerable stress or hardship:hardy, stalwart, stout, sturdy, tough.3. Full of or displaying force:dynamic, dynamical, effective, forceful, forcible, hard-hitting, powerful, vigorous.4. Not easily moved or shaken:firm, secure, solid, sound, stable, sturdy, substantial, sure, unshakable.5. Firmly settled or positioned:fast, firm, secure, stable, steady, sure.6. Intensely violent in sustained velocity:fierce, furious, heavy, high.7. Resulting from or affecting one's innermost feelings:deep, intense, profound.8. Having a high concentration of the distinguishing ingredient:concentrated, potent, stiff.9. Containing alcohol:alcoholic, hard, intoxicative, spirituous.

Translations

强壮的强烈的浓的牢固的结实的

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(stroŋ) adjective1. firm, sound, or powerful, and therefore not easily broken, destroyed, attacked, defeated, resisted, or affected by weariness, illness etc. strong furniture; a strong castle; a strong wind; She's a strong swimmer; He has a very strong will/personality; He has never been very strong (= healthy); He is not strong enough to lift that heavy table. 牢固的，坚强的，强壮的 2. very noticeable; very intense. a strong colour; a strong smell.强烈的3. containing a large amount of the flavouring ingredient. strong tea.浓的4. (of a group, force etc) numbering a particular amount. An army 20,000 strong was advancing towards the town. （数目）达到...的 ˈstrongly adverb坚强地strength (streŋθ) noun1. the quality of being strong. He got his strength back slowly after his illness; I hadn't the strength to resist him.力量2. the number of people etc in a force, organization etc, considered as an indication of its power or effectiveness. The force is below strength. 人数，兵力 strengthen (ˈstreŋθən) verb to make or become strong or stronger. He did exercises to strengthen his muscles; The wind strengthened.增强ˈstrongbox noun a safe or box for valuables. 保险箱strong drink alcoholic liquors. 烈性饮料（酒） ˈstronghold noun a fort, fortress or castle etc. 堡垒strong language swearing or abuse. 骂人话ˌstrong-ˈminded adjective having determination. 意志坚强的strong point a quality, skill etc in which a person excels. Arithmetic isn't one of my strong points.专长strongroom noun a room specially constructed for keeping valuable articles, with thick walls and a heavy steel door etc. 保险库on the strength of relying on. On the strength of this offer of money, we plan to start building soon.依靠...

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adj having great physical strength

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