stress
gb/stɹˈɛs/ us/stɹˈɛs/
B1
英语
~ 2300
义项
0 个义项
名词
B1
state
1
Mental or emotional pressure
A feeling of worry or pressure because of problems or hard situations.
用法模式：
to be under [stress]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'stress' with 'stressed'. 'Stress' is the noun, 'stressed' is the adjective.
近义词
pressure (Often interchangeable, but 'pressure' can also refer to external demands rather than the emotional response.)
反义词
relaxation (The absence of mental or emotional strain.)
搭配
reduce stress
|cope with stress
|manage stress
|stress level
|under stress
主题
emotions
|health
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- I feel stress before tests.
- Stress can make you tired.
- He has stress at work.
- She is under a lot of stress.
动词
B1
action
2
Emphasize something strongly
To say or show that something is very important.
用法模式：
to stress [something]
常见错误：
Some learners use 'stress about' instead of 'worry about'. 'Stress' as a verb usually takes a direct object meaning 'emphasize'.
近义词
emphasize (Generally interchangeable, though 'emphasize' is slightly more formal.)
反义词
downplay (To make something seem less important.)
搭配
stress the importance
|stress a point
|stress repeatedly
主题
communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The teacher stressed the importance of arriving on time.
- He stressed that safety was their top priority.
- She stressed the need for more funding.
学习者例句
- My boss stressed the need to be on time.
- The coach stressed practice every day.
- She stressed that homework is important.
名词
technical
B2
entity
3
Physical force on a material
A push or pull on something that can change its shape.
近义词
strain ('Strain' refers to the deformation itself, while 'stress' is the force causing it.)
反义词
relief (In engineering, reduction or removal of applied force.)
搭配
tensile stress
|compressive stress
|shear stress
主题
science
|engineering
|technology
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- The metal broke from too much stress.
- Stress can bend metal.
- We measure stress in a lab.
名词
B2
property
4
Emphasis in speech or writing
Extra force given to part of a word or sentence when speaking.
近义词
accentuation ('Accentuation' is more formal and used mainly in linguistics.)
反义词
monotone (Speech without emphasis or variation in pitch.)
搭配
word stress
|sentence stress
|place stress on
主题
language
|education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- In this word, the stress is on the first part.
- We learn about word stress in class.
- Sentence stress can change meaning.
语法
词典原形
stress
IPA
GB/stɹˈɛs/
US/stɹˈɛs/
音节与重音
stress （1 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (stress)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: stress
- Plural: stress, stresses
Verb
- Base: stress
- 3rd Person Singular: stresses
- Present Participle: stressing
- Past: stressed
词族
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
相关表达
lay stress on
1/lˈeɪ stɹˈɛs ˈɔn/
fixed phrase
formal
Emphasize something important
To say something is important and should be noticed.
例句
- 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.
例句
- 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.
例句
- 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.
例句
- She works well even under stress.
- People make mistakes when they are under stress.