strength

noun

OPAL WOPAL S

/streŋkθ/

Word Family

strong adjective
strongly adverb
strength noun
strengthen verb

Idioms

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being physically strong

[uncountable, singular] the quality of being physically strong

He pushed against the rock with all his strength.
It may take a few weeks for you to build up your strength again.
She gradually regained strength in her legs.
He had a physical strength that matched his outward appearance.
strength to do something She didn't have the strength to walk any further.

opposite weakness (1)

Extra Examples

He got the door open with brute strength.
He had just enough strength to reach for the phone.
She threw the rope with all her strength.
The series of steep hills sapped the cyclists' strength.
The Moroccan athlete ran a fast lap to test the strength of the other runners.
She summoned up every ounce of strength she possessed.
She pushed him away with unexpected strength.
It's well known that cycling builds leg strength.
It took all his strength to open the box.
I'm trying to summon up the strength to do some more work.
I'm still not quite back to full strength after my illness.
His superior physical strength won him the title.
They believe their combined strength will overwhelm the competition.
Her strength was ebbing fast, so her children were called to her bedside.
He used to entertain people with his feats of strength.
The fitness program will help you maintain your strength and endurance.
Pilates will build up muscle strength.
These exercises are a great way to increase strength while maintaining flexibility.
Older adults need strength training to keep their muscle mass and their bone density.
Bicep curls develop arm strength.

Topics Health and Fitnessb1

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective

considerable
enormous
great
…

verb + strength

have
possess
lack
…

strength + verb

grow
increase
decline
…

preposition

up to strength
below strength
under strength
…

phrases

at full strength
back to full strength
every ounce of strength
…

See full entry

[uncountable] the ability that something has to resist force or hold heavy weights without breaking or being damaged

the strength of a rope
The panels are reinforced with steel for extra strength.

being brave

[uncountable, singular] the quality of being brave and determined in a difficult situation

During this ordeal he was able to draw strength from his faith.
She has a remarkable inner strength.
You have shown great strength of character.

opposite weakness (2)

Extra Examples

My childhood memories were a great source of strength to me after my parents died.
Their reaction was so encouraging it gave me the strength to carry on.
She was able to draw on her immense inner strength.
I draw great strength from the support of my family.
When she had twins, she discovered reserves of strength that she didn't know she had.
Her love and support gave me the strength and the courage to persevere.
He put all his strength into reorganizing the department.
She took strength from the amount of people who turned up to the funeral.
Thank you for being such a pillar of strength.
After she died, I found strength in so many small things.
The situation tested the strength of her faith.
“Give me strength!” she said under her breath.

Topics Personal qualitiesb2

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective

considerable
enormous
great
…

verb + strength

have
possess
lack
…

strength + verb

grow
increase
decline
…

preposition

up to strength
below strength
under strength
…

phrases

at full strength
back to full strength
every ounce of strength
…

See full entry

power/influence

[uncountable] the power and influence that somebody/something has

Political power depends upon economic strength.
Their superior military strength gives them a huge advantage.
to negotiate from a position of strength
The rally was intended to be a show of strength by the socialists.

opposite weakness (2)

Extra Examples

The country's economic strength is declining.
Today's vote is being seen as a test of strength for the government.
Her unwillingness to answer questions undermined the strength of her position.
The dispute developed into a trial of strength between management and the union.
The party are gaining political strength.
Consumer price falls will depend on the strength and speed of the economic recovery.
The film has a power and strength that gets you involved in the story.
The prosecution lawyer emphasized the strength of the evidence against him.

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective

considerable
enormous
great
…

verb + strength

have
possess
lack
…

strength + verb

grow
increase
decline
…

preposition

up to strength
below strength
under strength
…

phrases

at full strength
back to full strength
every ounce of strength
…

See full entry

of opinion/feeling

[uncountable] how strong or deeply felt an opinion or a feeling is

the strength of public opinion
This view has recently gathered strength (= become stronger or more widely held).
I was surprised by the strength of her feelings.
I have been overwhelmed by the strength of feeling that people have about this issue.

Extra Examples

The opinion that the president should stand down has gained considerable strength.
The council should be aware of the strength of public opinion on homelessness.

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective

considerable
enormous
great
…

verb + strength

have
possess
lack
…

strength + verb

grow
increase
decline
…

preposition

up to strength
below strength
under strength
…

phrases

at full strength
back to full strength
every ounce of strength
…

See full entry

advantage

[countable] a quality or an ability that a person or thing has that gives them an advantage

The ability to keep calm is one of her many strengths.
the strengths and weaknesses of an argument
The new weapon's strength lies in its accuracy.

opposite weakness (3)

Extra Examples

Consider all the strengths and weaknesses of the argument.
What's your greatest strength?
We want to learn more about the relative strengths of our students.
Her great strength lies in her flexibility.
The company's key strength is its people.
The team may not have the best players, but it plays to its strengths.
Her strength as an architect is in building design.
Each song shows the tremendous strength of the band.

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective

great
real
individual
…

verb + strength

capitalize on
exploit
play to
…

strength + verb

come from something
lie in something

phrases

strengths and weaknesses

See full entry

of natural force

[uncountable] how strong a natural force or a signal is

the strength of the sun
wind strength
the strength and direction of the tide
The phone company aims to improve signal strength within buildings.

of taste/substance

[uncountable, countable] how strong a particular taste or substance is

Add more curry powder depending on the strength required.
a range of beers with different strengths (= with different amounts of alcohol in them)
a packet of double-strength mints
These wines vary in strength between 11° and 15°.

of currency

[uncountable] strength (of something) (against something) how strong a country’s currency is in relation to other countries’ currencies

the relative strength of the euro against the dollar
The euro has continued to gain strength.
the continuing strength of the pound

opposite weakness (4)

number in group

[uncountable] the number of people in a group, a team or an organization

The strength of the workforce is about to be doubled from 3 000 to 6 000.
The team will be back at full strength (= with all the best players) for the next match.
up to strength The Korean team was not up to strength for the final.
in strength The protesters turned out in strength (= in large numbers).
under/below strength These cuts have left the local police force under strength (= with fewer members than it needs).

Extra Examples

the numerical strength of the Chinese army
US troop strength in Afghanistan dropped to 18 000.
The orchestra was at full strength for the Mahler symphony.
Injuries meant that the Dutch team was below strength for the final.
The Chilean team was below strength for the final.

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective

considerable
enormous
great
…

verb + strength

have
possess
lack
…

strength + verb

grow
increase
decline
…

preposition

up to strength
below strength
under strength
…

phrases

at full strength
back to full strength
every ounce of strength
…

See full entry

Word OriginOld English strengthu, from the Germanic base of strong.

Idioms

go from strength to strength

to become more and more successful
- Since her appointment the department has gone from strength to strength.
Topics Successc1

on the strength of something

because somebody has been influenced or persuaded by something
- I got the job on the strength of your recommendation.
- She hopes to secure a recording contract on the strength of these songs.

strength in depth

the quality of being strong because you have a great variety of good people, ideas, etc. that can contribute to the success of something
- The French team does not have the strength in depth that the Australians have.

there's strength in numbers

(saying) being in a group gives you more power
- There's strength in numbers, so encourage your friends and family to join us.

a tower of strength

a person that you can rely on to help, protect and comfort you when you are in trouble
- He was a tower of strength to his sisters when their father died.

单词	strength
释义	strength noun OPAL WOPAL S /streŋkθ/ /streŋkθ/ Word Family strong adjective strongly adverb strength noun strengthen verb Idioms jump to other results being physically strong [uncountable, singular] the quality of being physically strong He pushed against the rock with all his strength. It may take a few weeks for you to build up your strength again. She gradually regained strength in her legs. He had a physical strength that matched his outward appearance. strength to do something She didn't have the strength to walk any further. opposite weakness (1) Extra Examples He got the door open with brute strength. He had just enough strength to reach for the phone. She threw the rope with all her strength. The series of steep hills sapped the cyclists' strength. The Moroccan athlete ran a fast lap to test the strength of the other runners. She summoned up every ounce of strength she possessed. She pushed him away with unexpected strength. It's well known that cycling builds leg strength. It took all his strength to open the box. I'm trying to summon up the strength to do some more work. I'm still not quite back to full strength after my illness. His superior physical strength won him the title. They believe their combined strength will overwhelm the competition. Her strength was ebbing fast, so her children were called to her bedside. He used to entertain people with his feats of strength. The fitness program will help you maintain your strength and endurance. Pilates will build up muscle strength. These exercises are a great way to increase strength while maintaining flexibility. Older adults need strength training to keep their muscle mass and their bone density. Bicep curls develop arm strength. Topics Health and Fitnessb1 Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective considerable enormous great … verb + strength have possess lack … strength + verb grow increase decline … preposition up to strength below strength under strength … phrases at full strength back to full strength every ounce of strength … See full entry [uncountable] the ability that something has to resist force or hold heavy weights without breaking or being damaged the strength of a rope The panels are reinforced with steel for extra strength. see also industrial-strength Extra Examples The steel adds tensile strength to the concrete. The metal reinforcement gives it the strength to resist the high winds. The material has exceptionally high strength for its weight. The shape provides maximum size and strength, using minimum steel. Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective considerable enormous great … verb + strength have possess lack … strength + verb grow increase decline … preposition up to strength below strength under strength … phrases at full strength back to full strength every ounce of strength … See full entry being brave [uncountable, singular] the quality of being brave and determined in a difficult situation During this ordeal he was able to draw strength from his faith. She has a remarkable inner strength. You have shown great strength of character. opposite weakness (2) Extra Examples My childhood memories were a great source of strength to me after my parents died. Their reaction was so encouraging it gave me the strength to carry on. She was able to draw on her immense inner strength. I draw great strength from the support of my family. When she had twins, she discovered reserves of strength that she didn't know she had. Her love and support gave me the strength and the courage to persevere. He put all his strength into reorganizing the department. She took strength from the amount of people who turned up to the funeral. Thank you for being such a pillar of strength. After she died, I found strength in so many small things. The situation tested the strength of her faith. “Give me strength!” she said under her breath. Topics Personal qualitiesb2 Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective considerable enormous great … verb + strength have possess lack … strength + verb grow increase decline … preposition up to strength below strength under strength … phrases at full strength back to full strength every ounce of strength … See full entry power/influence [uncountable] the power and influence that somebody/something has Political power depends upon economic strength. Their superior military strength gives them a huge advantage. to negotiate from a position of strength The rally was intended to be a show of strength by the socialists. opposite weakness (2) Extra Examples The country's economic strength is declining. Today's vote is being seen as a test of strength for the government. Her unwillingness to answer questions undermined the strength of her position. The dispute developed into a trial of strength between management and the union. The party are gaining political strength. Consumer price falls will depend on the strength and speed of the economic recovery. The film has a power and strength that gets you involved in the story. The prosecution lawyer emphasized the strength of the evidence against him. Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective considerable enormous great … verb + strength have possess lack … strength + verb grow increase decline … preposition up to strength below strength under strength … phrases at full strength back to full strength every ounce of strength … See full entry of opinion/feeling [uncountable] how strong or deeply felt an opinion or a feeling is the strength of public opinion This view has recently gathered strength (= become stronger or more widely held). I was surprised by the strength of her feelings. I have been overwhelmed by the strength of feeling that people have about this issue. Extra Examples The opinion that the president should stand down has gained considerable strength. The council should be aware of the strength of public opinion on homelessness. Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective considerable enormous great … verb + strength have possess lack … strength + verb grow increase decline … preposition up to strength below strength under strength … phrases at full strength back to full strength every ounce of strength … See full entry advantage [countable] a quality or an ability that a person or thing has that gives them an advantage The ability to keep calm is one of her many strengths. the strengths and weaknesses of an argument The new weapon's strength lies in its accuracy. opposite weakness (3) Extra Examples Consider all the strengths and weaknesses of the argument. What's your greatest strength? We want to learn more about the relative strengths of our students. Her great strength lies in her flexibility. The company's key strength is its people. The team may not have the best players, but it plays to its strengths. Her strength as an architect is in building design. Each song shows the tremendous strength of the band. Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective great real individual … verb + strength capitalize on exploit play to … strength + verb come from something lie in something phrases strengths and weaknesses See full entry of natural force [uncountable] how strong a natural force or a signal is the strength of the sun wind strength the strength and direction of the tide The phone company aims to improve signal strength within buildings. of taste/substance [uncountable, countable] how strong a particular taste or substance is Add more curry powder depending on the strength required. a range of beers with different strengths (= with different amounts of alcohol in them) a packet of double-strength mints These wines vary in strength between 11° and 15°. of currency [uncountable] strength (of something) (against something) how strong a country’s currency is in relation to other countries’ currencies the relative strength of the euro against the dollar The euro has continued to gain strength. the continuing strength of the pound opposite weakness (4) number in group [uncountable] the number of people in a group, a team or an organization The strength of the workforce is about to be doubled from 3 000 to 6 000. The team will be back at full strength (= with all the best players) for the next match. up to strength The Korean team was not up to strength for the final. in strength The protesters turned out in strength (= in large numbers). under/below strength These cuts have left the local police force under strength (= with fewer members than it needs). Extra Examples the numerical strength of the Chinese army US troop strength in Afghanistan dropped to 18 000. The orchestra was at full strength for the Mahler symphony. Injuries meant that the Dutch team was below strength for the final. The Chilean team was below strength for the final. Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective considerable enormous great … verb + strength have possess lack … strength + verb grow increase decline … preposition up to strength below strength under strength … phrases at full strength back to full strength every ounce of strength … See full entry Word OriginOld English strengthu, from the Germanic base of strong. Idioms go from strength to strength to become more and more successful Since her appointment the department has gone from strength to strength. Topics Successc1 on the strength of something because somebody has been influenced or persuaded by something I got the job on the strength of your recommendation. She hopes to secure a recording contract on the strength of these songs. strength in depth the quality of being strong because you have a great variety of good people, ideas, etc. that can contribute to the success of something The French team does not have the strength in depth that the Australians have. there's strength in numbers (saying) being in a group gives you more power There's strength in numbers, so encourage your friends and family to join us. a tower of strength a person that you can rely on to help, protect and comfort you when you are in trouble He was a tower of strength to his sisters when their father died.
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