stress

stress
noun
[mass noun]
  1. pressure or tension exerted on a material object
    压力，重压
    the distribution of stress is uniform across the bar.
    杆上压力分布是均衡的。
    ■the degree of this measured in units of force per unit area
    压强
  2. a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances
    精神压力，紧张
    he's obviously under a lot of stress.
    显然，他的压力非常大。
    [in combination]stress-related illnesses.
    与压力有关的疾病。
    ■[count noun]something that causes such a state
    造成压力的因素
    the stresses and strains of public life.
    公务的紧张与压力。
  3. particular emphasis or importance
    着重，强调
    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。
    ■emphasis given to a particular syllable or word in speech, typically through a combination of relatively greater loudness, higher pitch, and longer duration
    重音；重读
    normally, the stress falls on the first syllable.
    正常情况下，重音在第一音节上。
verb
  1. [reporting verb]give particular emphasis or importance to (a point, statement, or idea) made in speech or writing
    着重，强调
    [with obj.]they stressed the need for reform.
    他们强调改革的必要性。
    [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。
    [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。”。
    ■[with obj.]give emphasis to (a syllable or word) when pronouncing it
    重读，用重音读
  2. subject to pressure or tension
    使受压力，使受重压
    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。
  3. [with obj.]cause mental or emotional strain or tension in
    使紧张，使紧迫
    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。
    [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。
    ■[no obj.](informal)become tense or anxious; worry
    (非正式)紧张；忧虑，担心
    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。
派生
stressless
adjective
stressor
noun
  1. （限动词义项3）
语源
  1. Middle English (denoting hardship or force exerted on a person for the purpose of compulsion): shortening of distress, or partly from Old French estresse 'narrowness, oppression', based on Latin strictus 'drawn tight' (see strict)
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