英语词汇“stress”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

stressnoun

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stress noun (WORRY)

B1 [ C or U ] great worry caused by a difficult situation, or something that causes this condition:

People under a lot of stress may experience headaches, minor pains, and sleeping difficulties.

Yoga is a very effective technique for combating stress.

the stresses and strains of the job

stress-related illness

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All that stress at work had begun to drag him down.
People often behave irrationally when they are under stress.
She's been under a lot of stress recently and it's starting to tell.
Extreme stress had driven him to the brink of a nervous breakdown.
She seems to thrive on stress.

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Anxiety and worry - general words

agitation
angst
apprehension
consternation
discomfit
discomfort
nerve
oppression
overwork
panic attack
perturbation
preoccupation
restive
strain
tizzy
trepidation
uneasiness
vexation
willie
yip

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stress noun (PRONUNCIATION)

B2 [ C or U ] the way that a word or syllable is pronounced with greater force than other words in the same sentence or other syllables in the same word:

The meaning of a sentence often depends on stress and intonation.

When "insert" is a verb, the stress is on the second syllable, but when it is a noun, the stress is on the first syllable.

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In this dictionary, stress in compounds is indicated by stress markers.
I can never remember which syllable the stress is on.

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Ways of speaking

accent
accentuate
aitch
asperity
BBC English
breathe
cut glass
get your tongue around/round sth idiom
intone
lenis
modulate
monotone
plummy
pragmatics
singsong
soft-spoken
sotto voce
speech therapy
spoken
trip off the tongue idiom

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stress noun (FORCE)

[ C or U ] specialized physics, engineering a force that acts in a way that often changes the shape of an object:

Computers work out the stresses that such a craft will encounter in flight.

Jogging puts a lot of stress on your knee joints.

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Physics: energy, force & power

a head of steam idiom
barometric pressure
binding energy
bioenergy
chemical bond
constructive interference
distance multiplier
drag
dynamics
gravitation
jet propulsion
joule
potential energy
static equilibrium
stress fracture
strong force
the sound barrier
vector
waveform
weak force

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stress noun (EMPHASIS)

C1 [ U ] emphasis:

During his speech, he laid particular stress on the freedom of the press.

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Stressing & emphasizing

accent
accentuate
drive
emphasis
emphasize
emphatic
freaking
fronting
gloss
hammer sth home idiom
howling
impress sth on/upon sb
place
play
play sth up
point
point sth out
point sth up
should
underline

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stressverb

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stress verb (EMPHASIZE)

B2 [ T ] to give emphasis or special importance to something:

[ + (that) ] He is careful to stress (that) the laboratory's safety standards are the best in the country.

I'd just like to stress the importance of neatness and politeness in this job.

More examples

The bishop stressed the importance of faithfulness in marriage.
I must stress that these are only preliminary findings.
I stressed that this was our policy.
He stressed the importance of fresh fruit and vegetables in the diet.
The government repeatedly stressed its support for parental choice in the selection of a child's school.

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Stressing & emphasizing

accent
accentuate
drive
emphasis
emphasize
emphatic
freaking
fronting
gloss
hammer sth home idiom
howling
impress sth on/upon sb
place
play
play sth up
point
point sth out
point sth up
should
underline

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stress verb (PRONOUNCE)

B2 [ T ] to pronounce a word or syllable with greater force than other words in the same sentence or other syllables in the same word, or to play a musical note with greater force than others in a group:

In the word "engine" you should stress the first syllable.

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In the word 'dessert' the second syllable is stressed.
Stress the second syllable in the word 'bizarre'.

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Ways of speaking

accent
accentuate
aitch
asperity
BBC English
breathe
cut glass
get your tongue around/round sth idiom
intone
lenis
modulate
monotone
plummy
pragmatics
singsong
soft-spoken
sotto voce
speech therapy
spoken
trip off the tongue idiom

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stress verb (WORRY)

[ I ] to feel worried and nervous:

Don't stress over it - we'll soon get it sorted out.

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Anxious and worried

(all) hot and bothered idiom
-racked
a bundle of nerves idiom
aflutter
agitate
alarmed
anxious
apprehensive
demented
fuss
get in a sweat idiom
grim
harassed
haunted
prey on sb's mind idiom
prey on sth
rattled
rest easy idiom
restive
wound up

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Phrasal verb(s)

stress sb out

单词	stress
释义	Contents noun (4) stress (WORRY) stress (PRONUNCIATION) stress (FORCE) stress (EMPHASIS) verb (3) stress (EMPHASIZE) stress (PRONOUNCE) stress (WORRY) Contents noun (4) stress (WORRY) stress (FORCE) stress (PRONOUNCING WORD) stress (IMPORTANCE) verb (2) stress (GIVE IMPORTANCE) stress (PRONOUNCE) more…(1) stressful Contents noun (3) stress (1) stress (2) stress (3) verb (2) stress (1) stress (2) English American Business stressnoun uk/stres/us/stres/ stress noun (WORRY) B1 [ C or U ] great worry caused by a difficult situation, or something that causes this condition: People under a lot of stress may experience headaches, minor pains, and sleeping difficulties. Yoga is a very effective technique for combating stress. the stresses and strains of the job stress-related illness More examples All that stress at work had begun to drag him down. People often behave irrationally when they are under stress. She's been under a lot of stress recently and it's starting to tell. Extreme stress had driven him to the brink of a nervous breakdown. She seems to thrive on stress. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Anxiety and worry - general words agitation angst apprehension consternation discomfit discomfort nerve oppression overwork panic attack perturbation preoccupation restive strain tizzy trepidation uneasiness vexation willie yip See more results » stress noun (PRONUNCIATION) B2 [ C or U ] the way that a word or syllable is pronounced with greater force than other words in the same sentence or other syllables in the same word: The meaning of a sentence often depends on stress and intonation. When "insert" is a verb, the stress is on the second syllable, but when it is a noun, the stress is on the first syllable. More examples In this dictionary, stress in compounds is indicated by stress markers. I can never remember which syllable the stress is on. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Ways of speaking accent accentuate aitch asperity BBC English breathe cut glass get your tongue around/round sth idiom intone lenis modulate monotone plummy pragmatics singsong soft-spoken sotto voce speech therapy spoken trip off the tongue idiom See more results » stress noun (FORCE) [ C or U ] specialized physics, engineering a force that acts in a way that often changes the shape of an object: Computers work out the stresses that such a craft will encounter in flight. Jogging puts a lot of stress on your knee joints. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Physics: energy, force & power a head of steam idiom barometric pressure binding energy bioenergy chemical bond constructive interference distance multiplier drag dynamics gravitation jet propulsion joule potential energy static equilibrium stress fracture strong force the sound barrier vector waveform weak force See more results » stress noun (EMPHASIS) C1 [ U ] emphasis: During his speech, he laid particular stress on the freedom of the press. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Stressing & emphasizing accent accentuate drive emphasis emphasize emphatic freaking fronting gloss *hammer sth* home idiom howling impress sth on/upon sb place play play sth up point point sth out point sth up should underline See more results » stressverb uk/stres/us/stres/ stress verb (EMPHASIZE) B2 [ T ] to give emphasis or special importance to something: [ + (that) ] He is careful to stress (that) the laboratory's safety standards are the best in the country. I'd just like to stress the importance of neatness and politeness in this job. More examples The bishop stressed the importance of faithfulness in marriage. I must stress that these are only preliminary findings. I stressed that this was our policy. He stressed the importance of fresh fruit and vegetables in the diet. The government repeatedly stressed its support for parental choice in the selection of a child's school. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Stressing & emphasizing accent accentuate drive emphasis emphasize emphatic freaking fronting gloss hammer sth home idiom howling impress sth on/upon sb place play play sth up point point sth out point sth up should underline See more results » stress verb (PRONOUNCE) B2 [ T ] to pronounce a word or syllable with greater force than other words in the same sentence or other syllables in the same word, or to play a musical note with greater force than others in a group: In the word "engine" you should stress the first syllable. More examples In the word 'dessert' the second syllable is stressed. Stress the second syllable in the word 'bizarre'. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Ways of speaking accent accentuate aitch asperity BBC English breathe cut glass** get your tongue around/round sth idiom intone lenis modulate monotone plummy pragmatics singsong soft-spoken sotto voce speech therapy spoken trip off the tongue idiom See more results » stress verb (WORRY) [ I ] to feel worried and nervous: Don't stress over it - we'll soon get it sorted out. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Anxious and worried (all) hot and bothered idiom -racked a bundle of nerves idiom aflutter agitate alarmed anxious apprehensive demented fuss get in a sweat idiom grim harassed haunted prey on sb's mind idiom prey on sth rattled rest easy idiom restive wound up See more results » Phrasal verb(s) stress sb out stressnoun us/stres/ stress noun (WORRY) [ C/U ] worry caused by a difficult situation, or something that causes this condition: [ U ] Luis is under a lot of stress right now. [ C ] It’s hard to cope with the stresses of raising a family. stress noun (FORCE) [ C/U ] a force that tends to change the shape or strength of an object: [ U ] If a metal object experiences constant stress, it may bend or break. stress noun (PRONOUNCING WORD) English [ C/U ] the pronouncing of a word or syllable with greater force than other words in the same sentence or other syllables in the same word: [ C ] The main stress in the word "command" is on the second syllable. stress noun (IMPORTANCE) [ U ] special importance or emphasis that is given to something: There’s constant stress on status in this community. stressful adjective us/ˈstres·fəl/ Working in the emergency room of a major hospital is highly stressful work. stressverb [ T ] us/stres/ stress verb [ T ] (GIVE IMPORTANCE) to give special importance or emphasis to something: I’d like to stress the differences between our opinions. stress verb [ T ] (PRONOUNCE) English to pronounce a word or syllable with greater force than other words in the same sentence or other syllables in the same word: In the word "engine," you should stress the first syllable. stressnoun uk/stres/us [ C or U ] a feeling of worry and unhappiness because you have too much work or too many problems to deal with: Successful managers need to be able to make tough decisions under stress. She was off work for four weeks with a stress-related illness. More women are now working full-time, with all the stresses and strains that brings. Workplace culture is an important factor in levels of stress. stress management/reduction work/workplace/occupational stress cope with/deal with/handle stress Firms need to find ways of helping executives deal with stress. experience/suffer from stress According to the survey, over half a million workers believed they suffered from stress. reduce/relieve/ease stress Flexible work policies can reduce stress. be under stress People who are under stress are more likely to have accidents at work. cause (sb) stress Delays in payment cause stress and financial hardship. a cause/source of stress Work is the third most frequent cause of stress. take the stress out of sth Satellite-navigation systems take the stress out of driving. [ C or U ] problems caused by a difficult situation: financial/fiscal stress be under stress Many of our businesses are under stress right now because of the slow economy. stress(es) on sth Disappointing figures have once again highlighted stresses on the public finances. place/put/reduce stress on sth A new transmission line would reduce stress on electricity systems across the mid-Atlantic region. place/lay/put stress on sth if an official speech or report places, lays, or puts stress on something, it emphasizes it: We should develop a more dynamic conception of equality, placing more stress on opportunity. stressverb uk/stres/us [ T ] to emphasize something: We want to stress how careful we are when assessing credit risk. It is important to stress that economic and social cohesion is a political priority of the European Union. With the growth of the Internet, I cannot stress how important it is for new businesses to act fast in registering trademarks. The report stressed that by proactively dealing with climate-change issues, companies can earn a voice in planning policy. stress the importance/need The group has spent much of its time stressing the need for debt relief for Africa. be keen/at pains/quick to stress After the budget, the Chancellor was keen to stress how the average earner with two children will be better off. [ I ] informal to become very worried or unhappy because you have too much work or too many problems to deal with: Try not to stress too much about things.
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stressnoun

stress noun (WORRY)

stress noun (PRONUNCIATION)

stress noun (FORCE)

stress noun (EMPHASIS)

stressverb

stress verb (EMPHASIZE)

stress verb (PRONOUNCE)

stress verb (WORRY)

Phrasal verb(s)

stressnoun

stress noun (WORRY)

stress noun (FORCE)

stress noun (PRONOUNCING WORD)

stress noun (IMPORTANCE)

stressverb [ T ]

stress verb [ T ] (GIVE IMPORTANCE)

stress verb [ T ] (PRONOUNCE)

stressnoun

stressverb