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