stress
gb/stɹˈɛs/ us/stɹˈɛs/
B1
Englisch
~ 2300
nyomás, stressz, hangsúlyoz, kiemel, mechanikai feszültség, hangsúly
NOMEN
B1
1
Verwendungsmuster:
to be under [stress]
She felt a lot of stress before the big exam.
Sok stresszt érzett a nagy vizsga előtt.
Work-related stress can affect your health.
A munkahelyi stressz hatással lehet az egészségedre.
Meditation helps reduce stress levels.
He’s under stress because of the tight deadline.
Beispiele für Lernende
I feel stress before tests.
Stresszt érzek a dolgozatok előtt.
Stress can make you tired.
A stressz fáradttá tehet.
He has stress at work.
She is under a lot of stress.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse 'stress' with 'stressed'. 'Stress' is the noun, 'stressed' is the adjective.
Bedeutung
Mental or emotional pressure
Wortverbindungen
reduce stress
|cope with stress
|manage stress
|stress level
|under stress
Synonyme
pressure (Often interchangeable, but 'pressure' can also refer to external demands rather than the emotional response.)
Antonyme
relaxation (The absence of mental or emotional strain.)
Themen
emotions
|health
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A feeling of worry or pressure because of problems or hard situations.
A state of mental or emotional strain caused by challenging or demanding circumstances.
VERB
B1
2
hangsúlyoz
B1
kiemel
B1
Verwendungsmuster:
to stress [something]
The teacher stressed the importance of arriving on time.
A tanár hangsúlyozta a pontos érkezés fontosságát.
He stressed that safety was their top priority.
Hangsúlyozta, hogy számukra a biztonság a legfontosabb.
She stressed the need for more funding.
Beispiele für Lernende
My boss stressed the need to be on time.
A főnököm hangsúlyozta, hogy időben kell érkezni.
The coach stressed practice every day.
Az edző hangsúlyozta a mindennapos gyakorlás fontosságát.
She stressed that homework is important.
Häufiger Fehler:
Some learners use 'stress about' instead of 'worry about'. 'Stress' as a verb usually takes a direct object meaning 'emphasize'.
Bedeutung
Emphasize something strongly
Wortverbindungen
stress the importance
|stress a point
|stress repeatedly
Synonyme
emphasize (Generally interchangeable, though 'emphasize' is slightly more formal.)
Antonyme
downplay (To make something seem less important.)
Themen
communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To say or show that something is very important.
To give special importance or attention to something when speaking or writing.
NOMEN
B2
TECHNICAL
3
The bridge was designed to withstand high levels of stress.
A hidat úgy tervezték, hogy ellenálljon a nagy mechanikai feszültségeknek.
Metal fatigue occurs when a material experiences repeated stress.
Fémfáradás akkor következik be, amikor egy anyagot ismétlődő mechanikai feszültség ér.
Engineers calculated the stress on the beam.
Beispiele für Lernende
The metal broke from too much stress.
A fém a túl nagy mechanikai feszültségtől tört el.
Stress can bend metal.
A mechanikai feszültség meghajlíthatja a fémet.
We measure stress in a lab.
Bedeutung
Physical force on a material
Wortverbindungen
tensile stress
|compressive stress
|shear stress
Synonyme
strain ('Strain' refers to the deformation itself, while 'stress' is the force causing it.)
Antonyme
relief (In engineering, reduction or removal of applied force.)
Themen
science
|engineering
|technology
Definition
A push or pull on something that can change its shape.
A force exerted on a material object that can cause deformation or strain.
NOMEN
B2
4
hangsúly
B1
In English, the stress is usually on the first syllable of nouns.
Az angolban a főneveknél a hangsúly általában az első szótagon van.
She placed stress on the last word for effect.
A hatás kedvéért az utolsó szóra helyezte a hangsúlyt.
Changing the stress can change a word's meaning.
Beispiele für Lernende
In this word, the stress is on the first part.
Ebben a szóban a hangsúly az első részen van.
We learn about word stress in class.
Az órán a szóhangsúlyról tanulunk.
Sentence stress can change meaning.
Bedeutung
Emphasis in speech or writing
Wortverbindungen
word stress
|sentence stress
|place stress on
Synonyme
accentuation ('Accentuation' is more formal and used mainly in linguistics.)
Antonyme
monotone (Speech without emphasis or variation in pitch.)
Themen
language
|education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Extra force given to part of a word or sentence when speaking.
Special emphasis placed on certain words or parts of words in speech or writing.
Grammatik
Grundform
stress
IPA
GB/stɹˈɛs/
US/stɹˈɛs/
Silben & Betonung
stress (1 Silbe)
Stress on 1st syllable (stress)
Wortformen
Noun
- Base: stress
- Plural: stress, stresses
Verb
- Base: stress
- 3rd Person Singular: stresses
- Present Participle: stressing
- Past: stressed
Wortfamilie
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
Ausdrücke
lay stress on
1/lˈeɪ stɹˈɛs ˈɔn/
fixed phrase
formal
Emphasize something important
To say something is important and should be noticed.
Beispiele
- 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.
Beispiele
- 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.
Beispiele
- 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.
Beispiele
- She works well even under stress.
- People make mistakes when they are under stress.