stress
gb/stɹˈɛs/ us/stɹˈɛs/
B1
إنجليزي
~ 2300
المعاني
0 معنى
اسم
B1
state
1
Mental or emotional pressure
A feeling of worry or pressure because of problems or hard situations.
نمط الاستخدام:
to be under [stress]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners sometimes confuse 'stress' with 'stressed'. 'Stress' is the noun, 'stressed' is the adjective.
مرادفات
pressure (Often interchangeable, but 'pressure' can also refer to external demands rather than the emotional response.)
أضداد
relaxation (The absence of mental or emotional strain.)
تراكيب شائعة
reduce stress
|cope with stress
|manage stress
|stress level
|under stress
مواضيع
emotions
|health
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- She felt a lot of stress before the big exam.
- Work-related stress can affect your health.
- Meditation helps reduce stress levels.
- He’s under stress because of the tight deadline.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- I feel stress before tests.
- Stress can make you tired.
- He has stress at work.
- She is under a lot of stress.
فعل
B1
action
2
Emphasize something strongly
To say or show that something is very important.
نمط الاستخدام:
to stress [something]
غلطة شائعة:
Some learners use 'stress about' instead of 'worry about'. 'Stress' as a verb usually takes a direct object meaning 'emphasize'.
مرادفات
emphasize (Generally interchangeable, though 'emphasize' is slightly more formal.)
أضداد
downplay (To make something seem less important.)
تراكيب شائعة
stress the importance
|stress a point
|stress repeatedly
مواضيع
communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- The teacher stressed the importance of arriving on time.
- He stressed that safety was their top priority.
- She stressed the need for more funding.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- My boss stressed the need to be on time.
- The coach stressed practice every day.
- She stressed that homework is important.
اسم
technical
B2
entity
3
Physical force on a material
A push or pull on something that can change its shape.
مرادفات
strain ('Strain' refers to the deformation itself, while 'stress' is the force causing it.)
أضداد
relief (In engineering, reduction or removal of applied force.)
تراكيب شائعة
tensile stress
|compressive stress
|shear stress
مواضيع
science
|engineering
|technology
أمثلة
- The bridge was designed to withstand high levels of stress.
- Metal fatigue occurs when a material experiences repeated stress.
- Engineers calculated the stress on the beam.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- The metal broke from too much stress.
- Stress can bend metal.
- We measure stress in a lab.
اسم
B2
property
4
Emphasis in speech or writing
Extra force given to part of a word or sentence when speaking.
مرادفات
accentuation ('Accentuation' is more formal and used mainly in linguistics.)
أضداد
monotone (Speech without emphasis or variation in pitch.)
تراكيب شائعة
word stress
|sentence stress
|place stress on
مواضيع
language
|education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- In English, the stress is usually on the first syllable of nouns.
- She placed stress on the last word for effect.
- Changing the stress can change a word's meaning.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- In this word, the stress is on the first part.
- We learn about word stress in class.
- Sentence stress can change meaning.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
stress
IPA
GB/stɹˈɛs/
US/stɹˈɛs/
المقاطع والنبر
stress (١ مقطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (stress)
تصريفات الكلمة
Noun
- Base: stress
- Plural: stress, stresses
Verb
- Base: stress
- 3rd Person Singular: stresses
- Present Participle: stressing
- Past: stressed
عيلة الكلمة
Forms
stresses
noun
stressing
verb
stressed
verb
Core family
stressful
adjective B1
Related words
stressor
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unstressed
adjective
Advanced or less common
stressfully
adverb C1
تعبيرات
lay stress on
1/lˈeɪ stɹˈɛs ˈɔn/
fixed phrase
formal
Emphasize something important
To say something is important and should be noticed.
أمثلة
- The report lays stress on safety procedures.
- He laid stress on the need for teamwork.
reduce stress
1/ɹɪdˈus stɹˈɛs/
fixed phrase
Lower mental strain
To make feelings of worry or tension less strong.
أمثلة
- Exercise can help reduce stress.
- Meditation is a good way to reduce stress.
stress out
1/stɹˈɛs ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
informal
Make someone feel stressed
To make someone feel worried or tense.
أمثلة
- Don't stress me out before the meeting.
- Exams always stress him out.
under stress
1/ˈʌndɚ stɹˈɛs/
fixed phrase
Experiencing mental strain
Feeling worried or tense because of problems or hard situations.
أمثلة
- She works well even under stress.
- People make mistakes when they are under stress.