[VERB 动词]强调；着重指出 If you stress a point in a discussion, you put extra emphasis on it because you think it is important.
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The spokesman stressed that the measures did not amount to an overall ban...
该发言人强调这些措施并不等同于全面禁止。
They also stress the need for improved employment opportunities, better transport and health care...
他们同时也强调需要增加就业机会，改善交通和医疗保健服务。
'We're not saying we're outside and above all this,' he stresses.
“我们并不是说我们对此不闻不问，”他强调道。
Stress is also a noun.
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。
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[N-VAR 可变名词]精神压力；心理负担；紧张 If you feel under stress, you feel worried and tense because of difficulties in your life.
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Katy could think clearly when not under stress...
在没有精神压力的情况下凯蒂思路清晰。
Of course, the British will suffer such daily stresses patiently.
当然，英国人将会耐心地承受这些日常压力。
...a wide range of stress-related problems.
与精神压力有关的一系列问题
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[N-VAR 可变名词]压力；应力Stresses are strong physical pressures applied to an object.
Earthquakes happen when stresses in rock are suddenly released as the rocks fracture.
当岩石碎裂时其承受的压力突然释放出来，地震就发生了。
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[VERB 动词]重读；用重音读 If you stress a word or part of a word when you say it, you put emphasis on it so that it sounds slightly louder.
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'Sit down,' she replied, stressing each word.
“坐下，”她一字一顿地说道。
Stress is also a noun.
...the misplaced stress on the first syllable of this last word.
最后这一个单词第一个音节不应重读
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stressstressesstressedstressingnoun★mental pressure 精神压力1★[uncountable , countable ]pressure or worry caused by the problems in sb's life 精神压力；心理负担；紧张◆Things can easily go wrong when people are under stress.人在压力之下，办事情就容易出差错。◆to suffer from stress有精神压力◆coping with stress应对压力◆She failed to withstand the stresses and strainsof public life. 她承受不了作为一个公众人物的生活压力和紧张。◆stress-relatedillnesses 与精神压力有关的疾病◆emotional/mental stress情感╱精神压力◆Stress is often a factor in the development of long-term sickness.心理压力常常是形成长期病的一个因素。◆stress management(= dealing with stress)对于压力的应对☞synonyms at
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physical pressure 物理压力2★[uncountable , countable ]stress(on sth) pressure put on sth that can damage it or make it lose its shape 压力；应力◆When you have an injury you start putting stress on other parts of your body.一旦受伤，你便会让身体其他部位受力。◆a stress fractureof the foot (= one caused by such pressure)足部应力性骨折emphasis 强调3[uncountable ]stress(on sth) special importance given to sth 强调；重要性◆She laysgreat stress onpunctuality. 她十分注重守时。◆I think the company places too much stress on cost and not enough on quality.我认为公司对成本强调有余，而对质量重视不足。on word/syllable 单词；音节4★[uncountable , countable ]( phonetics 语音) an extra force used when pronouncing a particular word or syllable 重音；重读◆We worked on pronunciation, stress and intonation.我们学习了语音、重读和语调。◆primary/secondary stress主重音；次重音◆In ‘strategic’ the stress falls on the second syllable.*strategic 一词的重音在第二音节。 ☞compare
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(1 )in music 音乐5[uncountable , countable ]extra force used when making a particular sound in music 加强（音）illness 疾病6[uncountable ]illness caused by difficult physical conditions 环境恶劣引起的疾病◆Those most vulnerable to heat stress are the elderly.上了年纪的人最容易因受热而生病。verb★emphasize 强调1★[transitive ]to emphasize a fact, an idea, etc. 强调；着重stresssth ◆He stressed the importance of a good education.他强调了接受良好教育的重要性。stressthat… ◆I must stress that everything I've told you is strictly confidential.我必须强调，我告诉你的一切都要严加保密。+ speech◆‘There is,’ Johnson stressed, ‘no real alternative.’约翰逊强调说：“别无真正能够替代的办法。”it is stressed that…◆It must be stressed that this disease is very rare.必须着重指出，这种病非常罕见。stresshow, what, etc… ◆I cannot stress too much how important this is.这事的重要性我不用再三强调。word/syllable 单词；音节2★[transitive ]stresssth to give extra force to a word or syllable when saying it 重读；用重音读◆You stress the first syllable in ‘happiness’.*happiness 一词重读第一个音节。 3★[intransitive , transitive ]to become or make sb become too anxious or tired to be able to relax （使）焦虑不安，疲惫不堪stressout ◆I try not to stress out when things go wrong.出问题时，我尽量不紧张。stresssb (out) ◆Driving in cities really stresses me (out).在城市里开车让我真的很紧张。SYNONYMS 同义词辨析stressemphasizeThese words both mean to give extra force to a syllable, word or phrase when you are saying it. 以上两词均含重读（音节、单词或短语）之意。■stressto give extra force to a word or syllable when saying it 指重读、用重音读（单词或音节）：◆You stress the first syllable in ‘happiness’.*happiness 一词重读第一个音节。 ■emphasizeto give extra force to a word or phrase when saying it, especially to show that it is important 指重读、强调（词或短语）、加强语气：◆‘Let nothing … nothing,’ he emphasized the word, ‘tempt you.’他强调说：“要抵制一切…一切的诱惑。”stress/stres; NAmEstres/
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1worry [countable, uncountable] continuous feelings of worry about your work or personal life, that prevent you from relaxing → strain: Your headaches are due to stress. Janet’s been under a lot of stress since her mother’s illness. all the stresses of public life A lot of illnesses are stress-related.2force [countable, uncountable] the physical force or pressure on an object: Shoes with high heels put a great deal of stress on knees and ankles.3importance [uncountable] the special attention or importance given to a particular idea, fact, or activitySYN emphasisput/lay stress on something Pugh laid particular stress on the need for discipline.4word/music [countable, uncountable] the degree of force or loudness with which a part of a word is pronounced or a note in music is played, which makes it sound stronger than other parts or notesCOLLOCATIONSverbssuffer from stress· If you are suffering from stress, you may be more likely to become ill.cause stress· Moving house often causes stress.cope with/deal with stress· People find different ways of dealing with stress.reduce/relieve stress· Don’t resort to alcohol to relieve your stress.adjectivesgreat/considerable/enormous· Staff experienced considerable stress as a result of the changes.mental/emotional stress· It was a time of great emotional stress for me.phrasesbe under stress· She's been under a lot of stress lately.a cause of stress· Balancing work and family is the main cause of stress for many people.signs/symptoms/effects of stress· Headaches, migraines, and irritability are all signs of stress.· The effects of stress are subtle and sometimes difficult to see.somebody’s stress level (also somebody’s level of stress)· Exercise reduces stress levels.stresses and strains (=a lot of different worries that are caused by something)· the stresses and strains of everyday lifestress management· Some patients may benefit from being taught stress management skills.
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1[transitive] to emphasize a statement, fact, or ideastress that The report stressed that student math skills need to improve. Crawford stressed the need for more housing downtown. She stressed the importance of a balanced diet.► see thesaurus at
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2[transitive] to pronounce a word or part of a word so that it sounds louder or more forceful: The word ‘machine’ is stressed on the second syllable.3[intransitive] informal to feel very worried about something: She's stressing about her exams.COLLOCATIONSnounsstress the importance of something· He has always stressed the importance of a stable family.stress the need for something· She stressed the need for more effective policing.stress a point· This point needs to be stressed.stress a fact· Medicines usually stress the fact that you must not exceed the stated dose.stress the role of somebody/something· In her speech, she stressed the role of parents in preventing youth crime.stress your commitment to (doing) something· The president stressed his commitment to tackling world poverty.stress out phrasal verb informalto make someone so worried or nervous that they cannot relax: Studying for exams always stresses me out.
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