| 单词 | strong |
| 释义 | strong —strong /strɒŋ/ aep /strɑːŋ/ adjective (DETERMINED) ► B2 difficult to argue with; firm and determined: » She has strong opinions about religion.» He has a strong personality, but don't let him bully you.» Most of the group have strong views on the subject of divorce.Thesaurus+: ↑Strong-willed• • • Extra Examples:» He's a strong advocate of state ownership of the railways.» She left home in the face of strong opposition from her parents.» Some people put their faith in strong leaders rather than sound policies.» What this state needs is really strong government.» I don't think that's a very strong argument.adjective (DIFFICULT TO BREAK) ► B1 difficult to break, destroy, or make sick, or able to support a heavy weight or force: » a strong box/chair» The window is made from very strong glass - it won't shatter.» He's never been very strong, and I'm afraid all the excitement was too much for him.» He had such a strong will to live - he simply refused to die.→ SEE ALSO STRENGTH(Cf. ↑strength) (POWER)Thesaurus+: ↑Physically strong and powerful• • • Extra Examples:» Mind that box - the bottom isn't very strong.» He has a very strong constitution.» He has good strong digestion.» The bags we sell have very strong seams, so they will last for years.» These are good strong toys for tiny tots.adjective (LIKELY) ► F0 very likely to happen: » There's a strong possibility/likelihood of finding the child within the next few hours.» The treatment's chances of success are stronger if it is started as soon as the disease is diagnosed.Thesaurus+: ↑Possible and probableadjective (NOT WEAK) A2 powerful; having or using great force or control: » She must be very strong to carry such a weight on her back.» It is surely the duty of the stronger members in a society to help those who are weak.» My grandmother had a strong influence/effect on my early childhood.» Strong winds are forecast in the area for the next few days.» It's surprising what strong memories a photograph can produce.» Get Carl to lift it - he's as strong as an ox (= very strong).Thesaurus+: ↑Physically strong and powerfulB2 effective; of a good quality or level and likely to be successful: » We will need strong policies if our economic problems are to be solved.» I can give you stronger pain-killing drugs if these aren't strong enough.» Strong trading links exist between us and many South American countries.Thesaurus+: ↑Efficient and effectiveB2 clever or good at doing things: » Without a doubt, she's the strongest candidate we've interviewed for the post.» As a guitarist, he's strong on (= good at) technique but perhaps lacks feeling in some pieces.Thesaurus+: ↑Intelligence , ↑PerceptiveWord Builder:–Nouns: strength–Adjectives: strong–Verbs: strengthen–Adverbs: strongly• • • Extra Examples:» He was swept out to sea by the strong current.» I'm not a strong swimmer so I prefer not to go out of my depth.» You'll need a strong abrasive for cleaning this sink.» The strong police presence only heightened the tension among the crowd.» A strong wind will favour the bigger boats.adjective (NOTICEABLE) ► B1 If a taste, smell, etc. is strong, it is very noticeable or powerful: » A strong light was shining straight in my eyes.» There's a really strong smell of bleach in the corridor.» I don't like coffee/tea if it's too strong.» The room was decorated in very strong colours.» What a strong likeness there is between the brothers.Thesaurus+: ↑Having a powerful effect , ↑Strong feelings , ↑Very and extreme• • • Extra Examples:» He's got a strong French accent.» There was a strong smell of burning.» The sun was so strong we had to pull down the blinds.» The stink of rotting seaweed was strong along the seashore.» How do you like your tea - strong or weak?adjective SPECIALIZED (CHEMISTRY) ► F0 describes an acid, alkali, or chemical base that produces many ions (= atoms with an electrical charge) when it is dissolved in waterThesaurus+: ↑Chemistry - general wordsadjective [after noun] (IN NUMBER) ► F0 having the stated number of people, members, etc.: » Our social club is currently about 80 strong.→ SEE ALSO STRENGTH(Cf. ↑strength) (NUMBER)Thesaurus+: ↑General words for size and amountadverb INFORMAL come on strong► F0 to behave in a way that makes it clear that you are sexually interested in a particular person, or to behave towards another person in a way which many people think is too severe: » He's always coming on strong to me - I wish he'd stop.» You came on too strong then - she didn't do it deliberately.Thesaurus+: ↑Sexual attraction , ↑Attractive |
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