stress

[stres]

n.压力, 强调, 重音
vt.强调, 重读

n.

1. 压力; 紧张; 压迫[U][C][(+on)]

Susan was completely weighed down by the stress of examinations.

苏珊被考试的压力压垮了。

2. 着重; 重要性[U][(+on)]

She lay great stress on proper behavior.

她很强调行为端正。

3. 【物】应力[U][C]

Earth quakes can result from stresses in the earth's crust.

地壳内的应力可能引起地震。

4. 【语】重音; 重读[U][C][(+on)]

In the word "mother" the stress is on the first syllable.

在"mother"这一字里, 重音在第一个音节上。

5. 【音】加强[U][C]

vt.

1. 强调, 着重

The English teacher stressed the importance of reading aloud.

英语老师强调了朗读的重要性。

2. 用重音读

Stress the second syllable.

重读第二个音节。

3. 加压力于; 使紧张

The weight of snow stressed the roof to the point of collapsing.

雪的重量压得屋顶快要塌了。

词形变化

动词过去式: stressed | 动词过去分词: stressed | 动词现在分词: stressing | 动词第三人称单数: stresses |

词义辨析

同义:

n.压力

force  strain  pressure  tension

n.强调

emphasis  importance  accent  insistence  urgency  

同义参见:

emphasize  accentuate  consequence  underline  sweat  highlight  insist  press  

英英释义

名词 stress:

the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)

同义词：emphasis, accent

(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense

同义词：tension, tenseness

(physics) force that produces strain on a physical body

special emphasis attached to something

同义词：focus

difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension- R.J.Samuelson

同义词：strain

动词 stress:

to stress, single out as important

同义词：emphasize, emphasise, punctuate, accent, accentuate

put stress on; utter with an accent

同义词：accent, accentuate

test the limits of

同义词：try, strain

短语词组

lay stress on

1. 着重于

They lay too much stress on money.

他们太看重金钱了。

补充

stressstress英:[stres] 美:[strɛs]n.1.压力, 紧张The roof couldn't bear the stress of the snow.屋顶受不了积雪的压力。Some students are completely struck down by the stresses of examinations.有些学生被考试的压力完全压垮了。2.强调, 重要性My parents lay great stress on honesty.我的父母十分注重诚实。3.重力4.重音The stress is on the last syllable.重音在最后一个音节上。vt.1.重读2.强调That article stressed the same problem.那篇文章强调了同一个问题。He stressed that we should always be honest.他强调我们应该永远诚实。

例句

1. Staying up all night puts enormous stress on the body.彻夜不眠会让身体承受巨大的压力。 2. Katy could think clearly when not under stress.凯蒂在没有压力时思路清晰。 3. They were away from home, and in times of stress they felt it strongly.他们远离家人, 面临压力时格外想家。 4. There are techniques that can help to reduce stress.有一些技巧能帮助缓解压力。 5. the stresses and strains of everyday life日常生活的压力 6. The stress is on the final syllable.重音在最后一个音节上。 7. He tends to put the stress on the wrong words.他常常把不应该重读的单词重读。 8. He did not put enough stress on reform.他没有充分强调改革的重要性。 9. Japanese car makers are laying ever more stress on European sales.日本汽车制造商比以往任何时候都更加重视欧洲市场的销售情况。 10. Earthquakes can result from stresses in the earth's crust.地壳应力变化可能会引发地震。 11. A positive outlook on life is absolutely essential to successful stress management.积极的人生观对于成功的压力管理绝对是必不可少的。 12. This job has a high stress quotient.这份工作压力很大。 13. He also stressed the need for improved employment opportunities.他还强调了改善就业机会的必要性。 14. 'We're not saying it doesn't matter,' he stresses.“我们不是说这无关紧要。”他强调道。 15. The spokesman stressed that the measures did not amount to an overall ban.发言人强调说这些措施并不等同于全面禁止。 16. I would like to stress that …我想强调一下… 17. You should stress the second syllable in 'computer'.computer 的第二个音节要重读。 18. This innate immunity diminishes when birds are stressed by cold.鸟在受冻时, 这种内在免疫力会逐渐减小。 19. As it is stressed, the metal becomes harder and more brittle.这种金属在压力下会变得更硬、更易碎。 20. Here people are always stressing about money.在这里, 人们总是为钱发愁。 21. Stop stressing out!别发愁了！ 22. He was being stressed before he gave his lecture.演讲前的那一阵子他感到十分紧张。 23. to stress into collapse压垮 24. He stressed he had the power of life and death over the hostages in the building.他强调他对大楼内的人质有生杀大权。 25. He stressed his remarks of his going.他加重语气说，他必须去。 26. the distribution of stress is uniform across the bar.杆上压力分布是均衡的。 27. he's obviously under a lot of stress.显然，他的压力非常大。 28. [in combination]stress-related illnesses.与压力有关的疾病。 29. the stresses and strains of public life.公务的紧张与压力。 30. he has started to lay greater stress on the government's role in industry.他开始更加强调政府在工业方面的作用。 31. normally, the stress falls on the first syllable.正常情况下，重音在第一音节上。 32. [with obj.]they stressed the need for reform.他们强调改革的必要性。 33. [with clause]she was anxious to stress that her daughter's safety was her only concern.她急于强调女儿的安全是她唯一的担心。 34. [with direct speech]‘I want it done very, very neatly,’ she stressed.她强调道：“我要求做得非常非常干净利索。”。 35. this type of workout does stress the shoulder and knee joints.这种锻炼肯定会使肩和膝关节受到压力。 36. I avoid many of the things that used to stress me before.我避免许多以往会使我紧张的事。 37. [as adj. stressed]she should see a doctor if she is feeling particularly stressed out.如果她感到心理压力极大就应当看医生。 38. don't stress—there's plenty of time to get a grip on the situation.不用担心，有足够时间来控制局势。 39. In the word ‘dictionary’ the stress is on the first syllable, ‘dic’.dictionary这个词的重音在第一个音节dic。 40. The minister stressed the need for a peaceful solution.部长强调和平解决的必要性。 41. Which syllable is stressed in this word?这个词哪个音节重读？ 42. She uses meditation as a way of reducing/relieving stress.她通过冥想缓解压力。 43. Hormones are released into the body in response to emotional stress.情绪一紧张体内就会产生荷尔蒙。 44. He needs help with stress management. [=ways to deal with stress]他需要得到缓解压力方面的帮助。 45. I'm sorry for being grumpy. I've been under (a lot of) stress at work lately.我为脾气暴躁感到抱歉。我最近工作压力（很）大。 46. She is dealing with the stresses of working full-time and going to school.她正面临全职工作和上学带来的压力。 47. He talked about the stresses and strains of owning a business.他谈到了经营一家公司的压力和紧张。 48. Carrying a heavy backpack around all day puts a lot of stress on your shoulders and back.整天背着沉重的背包会给肩膀和背部带来很大的压力。 49. "To reduce the amount of stress on your back, bend your knees when you lift something heavy."为了减轻背部压力，举重物时要屈膝。 50. The ship's mast snapped under the stress of high winds.在狂风的吹打下，船的桅杆啪的一声断了。 51. measuring the effects of stresses on the material测量这种材料的抗压性 52. The teacher laid/put stress on [=emphasized] the need for good study habits.老师强调了养成良好学习习惯的重要性。 53. stress falls on the first syllable of the word “language.”单词language的重音在第一个音节上。 54. stresses fall on different beats in different parts of the song.这首歌的加强音落在不同部分的不同节拍上。 55. The stress [=accent] is on the first syllable.重音在第一个音节上。 56. The dentist repeatedly stressed [=emphasized] the importance of flossing regularly.牙医反复强调定期用牙线洁牙的重要性。 57. The union stressed the need for stricter safety standards.工会强调了制定更严格的安全标准的必要性。 58. The risks involved in the procedure should/must be stressed.应该/必须强调这一手术所涉及的风险。 59. "Some people stress the second syllable of “harassment,” while others stress the first."有些人重读harassment一词的第二个音节，而另一些人则重读第一个音节。 60. "When she said, “We need lots of money,” she stressed the word “lots.”"当她说“我们需要很多钱”时，她重读了“很多”这个词。 61. It's not an important decision and it isn't worth stressing over.这不是个重要的决定，无须焦虑。 62. You don't need to stress [=stress out] about the exam. You'll do fine.没必要为考试紧张，你会考好的。 63. Not having a clear plan was stressing me. [=stressing me out]缺乏明确的计划使我焦虑不安。 64. I hate being around her when she's stressing out.我不喜欢在她紧张时待在她身边。 65. Work is stressing him out.工作使他焦头烂额。