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