stress
gb/stɹˈɛs/ us/stɹˈɛs/
B1
Anglais
~ 2300
nyomás, stressz, hangsúlyoz, kiemel, mechanikai feszültség, hangsúly
NOM
B1
1
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
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.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'stress' with 'stressed'. 'Stress' is the noun, 'stressed' is the adjective.
Sens
Mental or emotional pressure
Collocations
reduce stress
|cope with stress
|manage stress
|stress level
|under stress
Synonymes
pressure (Often interchangeable, but 'pressure' can also refer to external demands rather than the emotional response.)
Antonymes
relaxation (The absence of mental or emotional strain.)
Thèmes
emotions
|health
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Définition
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.
VERBE
B1
2
hangsúlyoz
B1
kiemel
B1
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
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.
Erreur fréquente :
Some learners use 'stress about' instead of 'worry about'. 'Stress' as a verb usually takes a direct object meaning 'emphasize'.
Sens
Emphasize something strongly
Collocations
stress the importance
|stress a point
|stress repeatedly
Synonymes
emphasize (Generally interchangeable, though 'emphasize' is slightly more formal.)
Antonymes
downplay (To make something seem less important.)
Thèmes
communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Définition
To say or show that something is very important.
To give special importance or attention to something when speaking or writing.
NOM
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
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.
Sens
Physical force on a material
Collocations
tensile stress
|compressive stress
|shear stress
Synonymes
strain ('Strain' refers to the deformation itself, while 'stress' is the force causing it.)
Antonymes
relief (In engineering, reduction or removal of applied force.)
Thèmes
science
|engineering
|technology
Définition
A push or pull on something that can change its shape.
A force exerted on a material object that can cause deformation or strain.
NOM
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
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.
Sens
Emphasis in speech or writing
Collocations
word stress
|sentence stress
|place stress on
Synonymes
accentuation ('Accentuation' is more formal and used mainly in linguistics.)
Antonymes
monotone (Speech without emphasis or variation in pitch.)
Thèmes
language
|education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Définition
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.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
stress
API
GB/stɹˈɛs/
US/stɹˈɛs/
Syllabes et accentuation
stress (1 syllabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (stress)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: stress
- Plural: stress, stresses
Verb
- Base: stress
- 3rd Person Singular: stresses
- Present Participle: stressing
- Past: stressed
Famille de mots
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
Expressions
lay stress on
1/lˈeɪ stɹˈɛs ˈɔn/
fixed phrase
formal
Emphasize something important
To say something is important and should be noticed.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- She works well even under stress.
- People make mistakes when they are under stress.