stress
gb/stɹˈɛs/ us/stɹˈɛs/
B1
Английски
~ 2300
Значения
0 значения
Съществително
B1
state
1
Mental or emotional pressure
A feeling of worry or pressure because of problems or hard situations.
Модел на употреба:
to be under [stress]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'stress' with 'stressed'. 'Stress' is the noun, 'stressed' is the adjective.
Синоними
pressure (Often interchangeable, but 'pressure' can also refer to external demands rather than the emotional response.)
Антоними
relaxation (The absence of mental or emotional strain.)
Колокации
reduce stress
|cope with stress
|manage stress
|stress level
|under stress
Теми
emotions
|health
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- 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.
Примери за учащи
- I feel stress before tests.
- Stress can make you tired.
- He has stress at work.
- She is under a lot of stress.
Глагол
B1
action
2
Emphasize something strongly
To say or show that something is very important.
Модел на употреба:
to stress [something]
Честа грешка:
Some learners use 'stress about' instead of 'worry about'. 'Stress' as a verb usually takes a direct object meaning 'emphasize'.
Синоними
emphasize (Generally interchangeable, though 'emphasize' is slightly more formal.)
Антоними
downplay (To make something seem less important.)
Колокации
stress the importance
|stress a point
|stress repeatedly
Теми
communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- The teacher stressed the importance of arriving on time.
- He stressed that safety was their top priority.
- She stressed the need for more funding.
Примери за учащи
- My boss stressed the need to be on time.
- The coach stressed practice every day.
- She stressed that homework is important.
Съществително
technical
B2
entity
3
Physical force on a material
A push or pull on something that can change its shape.
Синоними
strain ('Strain' refers to the deformation itself, while 'stress' is the force causing it.)
Антоними
relief (In engineering, reduction or removal of applied force.)
Колокации
tensile stress
|compressive stress
|shear stress
Теми
science
|engineering
|technology
Примери
- 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.
Примери за учащи
- The metal broke from too much stress.
- Stress can bend metal.
- We measure stress in a lab.
Съществително
B2
property
4
Emphasis in speech or writing
Extra force given to part of a word or sentence when speaking.
Синоними
accentuation ('Accentuation' is more formal and used mainly in linguistics.)
Антоними
monotone (Speech without emphasis or variation in pitch.)
Колокации
word stress
|sentence stress
|place stress on
Теми
language
|education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- 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.
Примери за учащи
- In this word, the stress is on the first part.
- We learn about word stress in class.
- Sentence stress can change meaning.
Граматика
Речникова форма
stress
IPA
GB/stɹˈɛs/
US/stɹˈɛs/
Срички и ударение
stress (1 сричка)
Stress on 1st syllable (stress)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: stress
- Plural: stress, stresses
Verb
- Base: stress
- 3rd Person Singular: stresses
- Present Participle: stressing
- Past: stressed
Семейство думи
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
Изрази
lay stress on
1/lˈeɪ stɹˈɛs ˈɔn/
fixed phrase
formal
Emphasize something important
To say something is important and should be noticed.
Примери
- 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.
Примери
- 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.
Примери
- 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.
Примери
- She works well even under stress.
- People make mistakes when they are under stress.