stress
gb/stɹˈɛs/ us/stɹˈɛs/
B1
英語
~ 2300
語義
0件の語義
名詞
B1
state
1
Mental or emotional pressure
A feeling of worry or pressure because of problems or hard situations.
用法パターン：
to be under [stress]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'stress' with 'stressed'. 'Stress' is the noun, 'stressed' is the adjective.
類義語
pressure (Often interchangeable, but 'pressure' can also refer to external demands rather than the emotional response.)
対義語
relaxation (The absence of mental or emotional strain.)
コロケーション
reduce stress
|cope with stress
|manage stress
|stress level
|under stress
テーマ
emotions
|health
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- I feel stress before tests.
- Stress can make you tired.
- He has stress at work.
- She is under a lot of stress.
動詞
B1
action
2
Emphasize something strongly
To say or show that something is very important.
用法パターン：
to stress [something]
よくある間違い：
Some learners use 'stress about' instead of 'worry about'. 'Stress' as a verb usually takes a direct object meaning 'emphasize'.
類義語
emphasize (Generally interchangeable, though 'emphasize' is slightly more formal.)
対義語
downplay (To make something seem less important.)
コロケーション
stress the importance
|stress a point
|stress repeatedly
テーマ
communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The teacher stressed the importance of arriving on time.
- He stressed that safety was their top priority.
- She stressed the need for more funding.
学習者向け例文
- My boss stressed the need to be on time.
- The coach stressed practice every day.
- She stressed that homework is important.
名詞
technical
B2
entity
3
Physical force on a material
A push or pull on something that can change its shape.
類義語
strain ('Strain' refers to the deformation itself, while 'stress' is the force causing it.)
対義語
relief (In engineering, reduction or removal of applied force.)
コロケーション
tensile stress
|compressive stress
|shear stress
テーマ
science
|engineering
|technology
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- The metal broke from too much stress.
- Stress can bend metal.
- We measure stress in a lab.
名詞
B2
property
4
Emphasis in speech or writing
Extra force given to part of a word or sentence when speaking.
類義語
accentuation ('Accentuation' is more formal and used mainly in linguistics.)
対義語
monotone (Speech without emphasis or variation in pitch.)
コロケーション
word stress
|sentence stress
|place stress on
テーマ
language
|education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- In this word, the stress is on the first part.
- We learn about word stress in class.
- Sentence stress can change meaning.
文法
辞書形
stress
IPA
GB/stɹˈɛs/
US/stɹˈɛs/
音節・強勢
stress （1音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (stress)
活用形
Noun
- Base: stress
- Plural: stress, stresses
Verb
- Base: stress
- 3rd Person Singular: stresses
- Present Participle: stressing
- Past: stressed
関連語
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
表現
lay stress on
1/lˈeɪ stɹˈɛs ˈɔn/
fixed phrase
formal
Emphasize something important
To say something is important and should be noticed.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- She works well even under stress.
- People make mistakes when they are under stress.