strain
gb/stɹˈeɪn/ us/stɹˈeɪn/
A2
英語
~ 2800
語義
0件の語義
名詞
B1
state
1
physical or mental pressure
A feeling of stress or pressure in the body or mind.
用法パターン：
under [strain]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'strain' with 'string' due to similar pronunciation.
類義語
stress (Often used interchangeably, but 'stress' is more common in everyday speech.)
対義語
relief (Represents the removal or easing of pressure or tension.)
コロケーション
under strain
|cause strain
|emotional strain
|mental strain
|relieve strain
テーマ
emotions
|health
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The long hours at work put a strain on their relationship.
- Carrying the heavy boxes caused a strain in his back.
- The economic crisis has placed a great strain on small businesses.
学習者向け例文
- The test caused a lot of strain for me.
- Working too much can cause mental strain.
- Her injury put a strain on her walking.
動詞
A2
action
2
injure by overuse
To hurt a muscle by using it too much or stretching it too far.
用法パターン：
to strain [a muscle/body part]
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse 'strain' with 'sprain', but they refer to different types of injuries.
類義語
sprain (Similar but refers specifically to ligaments rather than muscles.)
対義語
heal (Means to recover from an injury.)
コロケーション
strain a muscle
|strain your back
|badly strained
テーマ
health
|sports
|body
例文
- She strained her ankle while running.
- Be careful not to strain your back when lifting heavy objects.
- He strained a muscle in his shoulder during the game.
学習者向け例文
- I strained my leg playing soccer.
- He strained his back lifting the box.
- She strained her neck turning too fast.
動詞
B1
action
3
make a strong effort
To try very hard to do something, sometimes too hard.
用法パターン：
to strain to [do something]
類義語
struggle (Implies difficulty and resistance, not just effort.)
対義語
relax (Implies ease and lack of effort.)
コロケーション
strain to hear
|strain to see
|strain every nerve
テーマ
daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
例文
- He strained to lift the heavy suitcase.
- She strained to hear what they were saying in the next room.
- They strained every nerve to finish the project on time.
学習者向け例文
- I strained to open the jar.
- She strained to see the sign in the dark.
- He strained to hear the music from outside.
動詞
A2
action
4
separate liquid from solids
To remove solids from a liquid by pouring it through something with small holes.
用法パターン：
to strain [liquid/food]
類義語
filter (A broader term for removing unwanted material from liquids or gases.)
対義語
mix (Means to combine ingredients rather than separate them.)
コロケーション
strain the pasta
|strain the sauce
|finely strain
テーマ
cooking
|food_drink
|daily_life
例文
- Strain the pasta before adding the sauce.
- She strained the soup to remove the vegetables.
- After boiling the rice, strain off any excess water.
学習者向け例文
- Strain the tea before drinking it.
- He strained the juice to take out the seeds.
- We strained the pasta after cooking it.
名詞
technical
B2
entity
5
type within a species
A special type of plant, animal, or germ that is different from others of the same kind.
類義語
variant (Commonly used for viruses and other microorganisms.)
対義語
species (A broader classification that can contain many strains.)
コロケーション
new strain
|virus strain
|resistant strain
テーマ
science
例文
- Scientists are studying a new strain of the flu virus.
- This strain of wheat grows well in dry climates.
- The bacteria developed a resistant strain after years of antibiotic use.
学習者向け例文
- There is a new strain of virus this year.
- This strain of rice grows fast.
- Doctors found a new strain of bacteria.
文法
辞書形
strain
IPA
GB/stɹˈeɪn/
US/stɹˈeɪn/
音節・強勢
strain （1音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (strain)
活用形
Noun
- Base: strain
- Plural: strain, strains
Verb
- Base: strain
- 3rd Person Singular: strains
- Present Participle: straining
- Past: strained
関連語
表現
strain at the leash
1/stɹˈeɪn ˈæt ðə lˈiʃ/
idiom
be eager and impatient to start
To be very ready and wanting to start doing something quickly.
例文
- The young athletes were straining at the leash before the competition began.
- She was straining at the leash to start her new job.
strain at the leash
1/stɹˈeɪn ˈæt ðə lˈiʃ/
idiom
eager but held back
To want to start quickly but be stopped from doing it.
例文
- The team was straining at the leash to launch the new product.
- After months of training, she was straining at the leash to compete again.
- Investors are straining at the leash for signs of growth.
strain every nerve
1/stɹˈeɪn ˈɛvɹi nˈɚv/
idiom
make every possible effort
To try as hard as you can to do something.
例文
- She strained every nerve to finish the race before sunset.
- They strained every nerve to meet the deadline.
under strain
1/ˈʌndɚ stɹˈeɪn/
fixed phrase
experiencing stress or pressure
Feeling stress or pressure because of problems or hard work.
例文
- The team's defense was under strain during the final minutes of the match.
- His marriage has been under strain since he lost his job.