| 单词 | strength |
| 释义 | strengthstrength /strɛŋkθ, strɛnθ/ ●●● S3 W2 noun 1PHYSICAL [uncountable] the physical power and energy that makes someone strong OPP weakness: a man of great physical strength He barely had the strength to lift the fork. Kim’s been exercising to build up her strength. Sarah hit him with all her strength.2DETERMINATION [uncountable] the quality of being brave or determined in dealing with difficult or bad situations OPP weakness: moral strengththe strength to do something Your support has given me the strength to carry on. She couldn’t find the strength to leave him. Rosa Parks had enormous strength of character (=strong ability to deal with difficult situations). Schuller found an inner strength that helped him through his recovery. → see also pillar of strength at pillar (5)3FEELING/BELIEF ETC. [uncountable] how strong a feeling, belief, or relationship is SYN depth: strength of the strength of a mother’s love I admire the strength of her convictions.4ORGANIZATION/COUNTRY ETC. [uncountable] the political, military, or economic power of an organization, country, or system OPP weakness: strength of the strength of the U.S. economymilitary/air/naval strength Britain’s military strength The unions organized a show of strength (=something that shows how powerful it is).5USEFUL QUALITY OR ABILITY [countable] a particular quality or ability that gives someone or something an advantage OPP weakness: His charm is one of his greatest strengths.strength of the strengths of the plan Managers need to know their employees’ strengths and weaknesses.6OBJECT [uncountable] how strong an object or structure is, especially its ability to last for a long time without breaking OPP weakness: strength of the strength of the concrete structures7SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE [countable, uncountable] how strong a substance or mixture such as an alcoholic drink, medicine, or cleaning liquid is → see also -strength8MONEY [uncountable] the value of a country’s money when compared to other countries’ money OPP weakness: strength of the strength of the euro9NATURAL FORCE [uncountable] how strong a natural force such as a wind or current of water is: strength of the awesome strength of the river10NUMBER OF PEOPLE [uncountable] the number of people in a team, army, etc.: strength of the strength of Hispanic voters in Texas Security forces were out in strength (=in large numbers).11COLOR/TASTE/LIGHT ETC. [uncountable] how strong a color, taste, light, etc. is12on the strength of something because of something that persuaded you: He was hired immediately on the strength of her recommendation.13give me strength! spoken used when you are annoyed or angry about something14go from strength to strength to become more and more successful[Origin: Old English strengthu] → see also not know your own strength at know1 (33), a position of strength at position1 (3) |
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