
stress
词源
源自中古法语 'estresse'(狭窄,压迫),最终来自拉丁语 'strictus'(紧的,压缩的)。
noun
❶ 指精神或情绪上的压力,通常因困难或挑战引起,可能影响人的身心健康。
“She has been under a lot of stress at work recently.”
(她最近工作压力很大。)
“Too much stress can lead to health problems.”
(过多的压力会导致健康问题。)
❶ 物理学中指施加在物体上的力,可能导致物体变形或损坏。
“The bridge collapsed due to excessive stress.”
(桥梁因承受过大应力而倒塌。)
“Engineers calculate the stress on materials before construction.”
(工程师在施工前会计算材料的应力。)
❶ 语言学中指音节或单词中发音的强调部分,通常通过音高或音量体现。
“In the word 'apple', the stress is on the first syllable.”
(在单词“apple”中,重音在第一个音节。)
“Correct stress is important for clear pronunciation.”
(正确的重音对清晰发音很重要。)
verb
❶ 强调某事物的重要性,通常通过口头或书面表达突出其关键性。
“The teacher stressed the importance of punctuality.”
(老师强调了守时的重要性。)
“He stressed that safety should come first.”
(他强调安全应该放在第一位。)
常见短语
under stress — 处于压力之下,形容某人因困难或挑战而感到紧张或焦虑的状态。
“People tend to make mistakes when under stress.”
(人们在压力下容易犯错。)
stress out — 感到极度紧张或焦虑,通常因压力过大而引起。
“She was completely stressed out before the presentation.”
(她在演讲前感到极度紧张。)
stress relief — 缓解压力的方法或活动,帮助人们放松和恢复平静。
“Yoga is a great way to achieve stress relief.”
(瑜伽是缓解压力的好方法。)