Αγγλικά

strength

gb/stɹˈɛŋθ/ us/stɹˈɛŋθ/
A2 Αγγλικά
~ 1300
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό A2 entity
1

physical power or force

The ability of a person or animal to use a lot of physical power.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: [someone]'s strength
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'strength' with 'strong'. 'Strength' is a noun; 'strong' is an adjective.
Συνώνυμα
power (A general term for physical or mechanical force, not limited to living beings.)
Αντώνυμα
weakness (A lack of physical power or ability.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
physical strength |inner strength |build strength |test strength |muscle strength
Θέματα
health |sports |daily life |body |core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
  • His physical strength allowed him to lift the heavy box.
  • The athlete's strength impressed the crowd.
  • After the illness, she worked to regain her strength.
  • You need strength to carry all those bags.
  • The wrestler's strength was unmatched in the competition.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • She has great strength in her arms.
  • He lost his strength after being sick.
  • I need more strength to open this jar.
  • This job needs a lot of strength.
  • He used his strength to move the table.
Ουσιαστικό B1 entity
2

mental or emotional resilience

The ability to stay strong in your mind or feelings when things are hard.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: [someone]'s strength
Συχνό λάθος:
Some learners confuse 'strength' here with 'bravery'. Bravery is about facing danger; this sense is about enduring hardship.
Συνώνυμα
resilience (Focuses on the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties.)
Αντώνυμα
fragility (The quality of being easily upset or emotionally broken.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
inner strength |emotional strength |strength of character |find strength |draw strength
Θέματα
emotions |personal development |health
Παραδείγματα
  • She showed great strength during the crisis.
  • He found the strength to forgive her.
  • Her inner strength helped her through tough times.
  • It takes strength to admit you were wrong.
  • She drew strength from her friends' support.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • She has the strength to face problems.
  • He found the strength to keep going.
  • It takes strength to tell the truth.
  • She has emotional strength in hard times.
  • He needs more strength to deal with stress.
Ουσιαστικό B1 entity
3

advantage or beneficial quality

Something good about a person or thing that helps them succeed.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: [something]'s strength is [something]
Συνώνυμα
asset (A useful or valuable quality, skill, or resource.)
Αντώνυμα
weakness (A fault or disadvantage that makes success harder.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
key strength |main strength |play to strengths |strength and weakness
Θέματα
business |personal development |core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
  • Her main strength is her ability to communicate clearly.
  • The team's strengths include speed and teamwork.
  • Knowing your strengths can help you choose the right career.
  • One of the strengths of this phone is its battery life.
  • We should play to our strengths in the competition.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • Her strength is speaking well.
  • The team's strength is working together.
  • My strength is in writing stories.
  • One strength of this car is its low cost.
  • We should use our strengths to win.
Ουσιαστικό B2 entity
4

degree of intensity or concentration

How strong something is, like a drink, smell, signal, or material.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: the strength of [something]
Συνώνυμα
intensity (Focuses on the degree of force or energy present.)
Αντώνυμα
weakness (Low level of intensity, concentration, or force.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
signal strength |wind strength |alcohol strength |material strength
Θέματα
science |technology
Παραδείγματα
  • The wind reached hurricane strength by nightfall.
  • I prefer coffee with less strength in the morning.
  • Check the signal strength before you start streaming.
  • The bridge was tested for its load-bearing strength.
  • The medicine varies in strength depending on the dose.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • The wind has great strength today.
  • My tea has too much strength for me.
  • The phone has low signal strength here.
  • We tested the rope's strength.
  • This perfume has a lot of strength.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
strength
IPA
GB/stɹˈɛŋθ/
US/stɹˈɛŋθ/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
strength (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (strength)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
  • Base: strength
  • Plural: strength, strengths
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
strengths noun
Core family
strong adjective A1 strengthen verb B1 strongly adverb B1
Negative and opposite forms
weak adjective A2 weakness noun A2 weaken verb B1 weakly adverb B2
Εκφράσεις

draw strength from [something]

1
/dɹˈɔ stɹˈɛŋθ fɹˈʌm sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase

gain resilience from source

To get mental or emotional power from something or someone.

Παραδείγματα
  • She draws strength from her family's support.
  • He drew strength from his past experiences.

in strength

1
/ˈɪn stɹˈɛŋθ/
fixed phrase

in large numbers together

When many people or things are together with power or force.

Παραδείγματα
  • The protesters came out in strength to support the cause.
  • Fans turned up in strength for the final match.

play to your strengths

1
/plˈeɪ tə jˈʊɹ stɹˈɛŋθs/
idiom

use your best skills for success

To do things that you are good at so you can succeed.

Παραδείγματα
  • In the interview, try to play to your strengths.
  • The coach told the team to play to their strengths.

strength to strength

1
/stɹˈɛŋθ tə stɹˈɛŋθ/
idiom

keep improving steadily

To keep getting better and more successful over time.

Παραδείγματα
  • Since launching, the company has gone from strength to strength.
  • Her career has gone from strength to strength since she moved abroad.

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