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strength

UK //streŋθ//US //streŋθ//

词源

源自古英语 'strengþu',与德语 'Stärke' 同源,最初指物理力量或坚固性。

noun

❶ 指身体或物体的力量、强度,表示能够承受压力或抵抗外力的能力。

“He lifted the heavy box with great strength.”

(他用很大的力气举起了那个沉重的箱子。)

“The strength of the bridge allows it to support heavy trucks.”

(这座桥的强度足以支撑重型卡车。)

❶ 指精神或情感上的坚韧、毅力,表示面对困难时的内在力量。

“Her strength of character helped her overcome many challenges.”

(她的性格力量帮助她克服了许多挑战。)

“He found the strength to forgive after many years.”

(多年后,他找到了宽恕的力量。)

同义词:power, might, force, vigor, resilience

常见短语

strength to strength — 表示持续进步或越来越成功,常用于描述个人或组织的发展。

“The company has gone from strength to strength since its founding.”

(这家公司自成立以来不断壮大。)

on the strength of — 基于某种优势或有利条件,通常用于决策或判断的依据。

“He was hired on the strength of his impressive portfolio.”

(他凭借出色的作品集被录用。)