英語

strength

gb/stɹˈɛŋθ/ us/stɹˈɛŋθ/
A2 英語
~ 1300
語義
0件の語義
名詞 A2 entity
1

physical power or force

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

用法パターン: [someone]'s strength
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'strength' with 'strong'. 'Strength' is a noun; 'strong' is an adjective.
類義語
power (A general term for physical or mechanical force, not limited to living beings.)
対義語
weakness (A lack of physical power or ability.)
コロケーション
physical strength |inner strength |build strength |test strength |muscle strength
テーマ
health |sports |daily life |body |core_vocabulary
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • 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.
名詞 B1 entity
2

mental or emotional resilience

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

用法パターン: [someone]'s strength
よくある間違い:
Some learners confuse 'strength' here with 'bravery'. Bravery is about facing danger; this sense is about enduring hardship.
類義語
resilience (Focuses on the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties.)
対義語
fragility (The quality of being easily upset or emotionally broken.)
コロケーション
inner strength |emotional strength |strength of character |find strength |draw strength
テーマ
emotions |personal development |health
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • 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.
名詞 B1 entity
3

advantage or beneficial quality

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

用法パターン: [something]'s strength is [something]
類義語
asset (A useful or valuable quality, skill, or resource.)
対義語
weakness (A fault or disadvantage that makes success harder.)
コロケーション
key strength |main strength |play to strengths |strength and weakness
テーマ
business |personal development |core_vocabulary
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • 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.
名詞 B2 entity
4

degree of intensity or concentration

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

用法パターン: the strength of [something]
類義語
intensity (Focuses on the degree of force or energy present.)
対義語
weakness (Low level of intensity, concentration, or force.)
コロケーション
signal strength |wind strength |alcohol strength |material strength
テーマ
science |technology
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • 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.
文法
辞書形
strength
IPA
GB/stɹˈɛŋθ/
US/stɹˈɛŋθ/
音節・強勢
strength (1音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (strength)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: strength
  • Plural: strength, strengths
関連語
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
表現

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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • 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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