[N-VAR 可变名词]压力；负担；重负 If strain is put on an organization or system, it has to do more than it is able to do.
[oft under N]
The prison service is already under considerable strain...
监狱系统已经承受了巨大的压力。
The vast expansion in secondary education is putting an enormous strain on the system.
中等教育的大幅扩张正对该系统造成巨大压力。
...the credit crunch caused by strains on the banking system.
银行系统在多重压力之下紧缩信贷
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[VERB 动词]使不堪承受；使紧张 To strain something means to make it do more than it is able to do.
[V n]
The volume of scheduled flights is straining the air traffic control system...
定期航班的数量正让空中交通指挥系统不堪重负。
Resources will be further strained by new demands for housing.
资源将因新的住房需求而变得更紧张。
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[N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词](精神上的)压力，重负，紧张Strain is a state of worry and tension caused by a difficult situation.
[also N in pl]
She was tired and under great strain.
她身心疲惫，压力很大。
...the stresses and strains of a busy and demanding career.
忙碌而辛苦的工作带来的巨大压力
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[N-SING 单数名词]带来压力的情况；造成紧张的因素 If you say that a situation is a strain, you mean that it makes you worried and tense.
[a N]
I sometimes find it a strain to be responsible for the mortgage.
我有时觉得背负这笔抵押贷款很有压力。
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[N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]应力；张力；拉力；作用力；压力Strain is a force that pushes, pulls, or stretches something in a way that may damage it.
Place your hands under your buttocks to take some of the strain off your back...
将手放在臀部下面，减轻背部的一些压力。
A build-up of strain on a section of the San Andreas Fault has been detected.
已经勘测到圣安德烈亚斯断层的其中一处所承受的拉力在增强。
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[N-VAR 可变名词](肌肉的)扭伤，拉伤，劳损Strain is an injury to a muscle in your body, caused by using the muscle too much or twisting it.
[usu n N]
Avoid muscle strain by warming up with slow jogging.
先慢跑热热身，免得拉伤肌肉。
...a groin strain.
腹股沟拉伤
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[VERB 动词]扭伤，拉伤，损伤(肌肉) If you strain a muscle, you injure it by using it too much or twisting it.
[V n]
He strained his back during a practice session.
他在一次锻炼中扭伤了背部。
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[VERB 动词]努力做；竭力做；费力做事 If you strain to do something, you make a great effort to do it when it is difficult to do.
[V to-inf]
[V n]
I had to strain to hear...
我不得不使劲去听。
Several thousand supporters strained to catch a glimpse of the new president...
几千名支持者翘首企盼能一睹新总统的风采。
They strained their eyes, but saw nothing.
他们瞪大了双眼，但什么也没看到。
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[VERB 动词]过滤；滤掉(食物中)的液体 When you strain food, you separate the liquid part of it from the solid parts.
[V n]
Strain the stock and put it back into the pan.
滤出原汁，将它放回到平底锅中。
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[N-SING 单数名词]气质；特性；风格；作风 You can use strain to refer to a particular quality in someone's character, remarks, or work.
[with supp]
There was a strain of bitterness in his voice.
他的声音听起来有些愤愤不平。
...this cynical strain in the book.
该书中这种愤世嫉俗的意味
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[N-COUNT 可数名词](病菌的)类型；(植物或其他有机物的)系，品系，品种 A strain of a germ, plant, or other organism is a particular type of it.
[usu N of n]
Every year new strains of influenza develop.
每年都有新的流感病毒出现。
...a particularly beautiful strain of Swiss pansies.
一种格外美丽的瑞士三色堇
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[N-PLURAL 复数名词]旋律；曲调 If you hear the strains of music, you hear music being played.
[usu N of n]
[LITERARY 文]
She could hear the tinny strains of a chamber orchestra.
她能听见室内管弦乐队尖细的旋律。
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strainstrainsstrainedstrainingnoun★worry/anxiety 担忧；焦虑1★[uncountable , countable ]pressure on sb/sth because they have too much to do or manage, or sth very difficult to deal with; the problems, worry or anxiety that this produces 压力；重负；重压之下出现的问题（或担忧等）◆Their marriage is under great strainat the moment. 眼下他们的婚姻关系非常紧张。◆These repayments are putting a strain onour finances. 偿还这些债务对我们的财务状况形成了压力。◆Relax, and let us take the strain(= do things for you).你歇一下，我们来顶一会儿。◆The transport service cannot cope with the strain of so many additional passengers.运输部门无法应对临时增加这么多乘客所带来的紧张局面。◆You will learn to cope with the stresses and strainsof public life. 你要学会怎样应付公众人物生活的紧张和辛劳。◆I found it a strain having to concentrate for so long.我觉得这么长时间全神贯注挺累的。☞synonyms at
pressure
physical pressure 物理压力2★[uncountable , countable ]the pressure that is put on sth when a physical force stretches, pushes, or pulls it 压力；拉力；张力；应力◆The rope broke under the strain.绳子给拉断了。◆You should try not to place too much strain on muscles and joints.你要尽量不让肌肉和关节太吃力。◆The ground here cannot take the strainof a large building. 这块地承受不住大型建筑的压力。◆The cable has a 140kg breaking strain(= it will break when it is stretched or pulled by a force greater than this).这种缆索的断裂应变力为 140 公斤。injury 损伤3[countable , uncountable ]an injury to a part of your body, such as a muscle, that is caused by using it too much or by twisting it 劳损；拉伤；扭伤◆a calf/groin/leg strain腿肚子╱腹股沟╱腿部拉伤◆muscle strain肌肉劳损type of plant/animal/disease 动植物╱疾病种类4[countable ]a particular type of plant or animal, or of a disease caused by bacteria, etc. （动、植物的）系，品系，品种；（疾病的）类型◆a new strain of mosquitoes resistant to the poison对这种毒药有抗药性的新品种蚊子◆This is only one of the many strains of the disease.这种病有许多类型，这只是其中之一。in sb's character 性格5[countable , usually singular ]a particular tendency in the character of a person or group, or a quality in their manner 个性特点；性格倾向；禀性SYN
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◆He had a definite strain of snobbery in him.他这个人明显有一股势利小人的气味。of music 音乐6[countable , usually plural ]( formal) the sound of music being played or sung 乐曲；曲调；旋律◆She could hear the strains of Mozart through the window.她听见从窗户飘出的莫扎特的旋律。verbinjure 损伤1[transitive ]strainsth/yourself to injure yourself or part of your body by making it work too hard 损伤；拉伤；扭伤◆to strain a muscle拉伤肌肉☞synonyms at
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make effort 尽力2[transitive , intransitive ]to make an effort to do sth, using all your mental or physical strength 尽力；竭力；使劲strainsth to do sth ◆I strained my ears(= listened very hard)to catch what they were saying. 我竖起耳朵去听他们在说些什么。strainsth ◆Necks were strained for a glimpse of the stranger.大家伸长了脖子想看一看这个陌生人。strainto do sth ◆People were straining to see what was going on.人们翘首企足看发生了什么事。strain(sth) (for sth) ◆He burst to the surface, straining for air.他冲出水面，使劲吸气。◆Bend gently to the left without straining.轻轻向左弯，不要用力。stretch to limit 使达到极限3[transitive ]strainsth to try to make sth do more than it is able to do 过度使用；使不堪承受◆The sudden influx of visitors is straining hotels in the town to the limit.游客突然涌入，城里的旅馆全都爆满。◆His constant complaints were straining our patience.他没完没了的抱怨让我们忍无可忍。◆The dispute has strained relations between the two countries (= made them difficult).这场争端使两国关系紧张起来。push/pull hard 用力推╱拉4[intransitive ]+ adv./prep.to push hard against sth; to pull hard on sth 用力推（或拉）；拉紧◆She strained against the ropes that held her.她使劲挣了挣拴着她的绳子。◆The dogs were straining at the leash,eager to get to the park. 几条狗用力拽着皮带，急于要去公园。separate solid from liquid 过滤5[transitive ]to pour food, etc. through sth with very small holes in it, for example a sieve,in order to separate the solid part from the liquid part 滤；过滤strainsth ◆Use a colander to strain the vegetables.把蔬菜放在漏筐里控控水。strainsth off ◆Strain off any excess liquid.滤掉多余的液体。IDIOMSstrain at the ˈleash( informal) to want to do sth very much 急于；迫不及待◆Like all youngsters, he's straining at the leash to leave home.跟所有年轻人一样，他也急于离家生活。strain every ˈnerve/ˈsinew (to do sth)( formal) to try as hard as you can to do sth 竭尽全力（做某事）☞more at
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strainstrain1 /streɪn/ ●●○W3 noun
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1worry [countable, uncountable] worry that is caused by having to deal with a problem or work too hard over a long period of time → stress: I couldn’t look after him anymore; the strain was too much for me. Did you find the job a strain? the stresses and strains of police lifestrain for The trial has been a terrible strain for both of us.strain on It’s quite a strain on me when he’s drinking heavily.put/place a strain on somebody The long working hours put a severe strain on employees.under (a) strain I know you’ve been under a lot of strain lately.crack/collapse/buckle etc under the strain (=become unable to deal with a problem or work) I could see that she was beginning to crack under the strain.2difficulty [countable, uncountable] a difficulty or problem that is caused when a person, relationship, organization, or system has too much to do or too many problems to deal withstrain on The dry summer has further increased the strain on water resources.put/place (a) strain on something The flu epidemic has put a huge strain on the health service.strain in The attack has led to strains in the relationship between the two countries.under (a) strain His marriage was under strain.break/crack/collapse etc under the strain The party split under the strain.3force [uncountable] a situation in which something is being pulled or pushed, or is holding weight, and so might break or become damagedstrain on The strain on the cables supporting the bridge is enormous.put/place (a) strain on something Some of these exercises put too much strain on the back muscles. These four posts take the strain of the whole structure.break/snap/collapse etc under the strain The rope snapped under the strain.4injury [countable, uncountable] an injury to a muscle or part of your body that is caused by using it too much: Long hours working at a computer can cause eye strain. The goalkeeper is still out of action with a knee strain.► see thesaurus at
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5plant/animal [countable] a type of animal, plant, or diseasestrain of different strains of wheat a new strain of the flu virus6quality [singular] a particular quality which people have, especially one that is passed from parents to childrenstrain of There’s a strain of madness in his family.7way of saying something [singular] formal an amount of a feeling that you can see in the way someone speaks, writes, paints etc: a strain of bitterness in Young’s later work8strains of something literary the sound of music being played: We sipped wine to the strains of Beethoven.COLLOCATIONS– Meanings 1 & 2adjectivesgreat/considerable/severe strain· The country’s health system is under great strain.a terrible strain· It’s been a terrible strain.an intolerable strain (=too great to bear)· The cost of these wars put an intolerable strain on the economy.undue strain (=too much strain)· How much can you invest without putting any undue strain on your finances?emotional strain· She has been suffering from considerable emotional strain.financial strain· This welfare program has eased the financial strain of raising children alone.verbsput/place (a) strain on somebody/something· Living with my parents put quite a strain on our marriage.crack/collapse/buckle etc under the strain (=become unable to continue normally because of the strain)· They are worried that the court system might collapse under the strain.ease the strain (=make it less)· You can do much to ease the strain of the situation for her.phrasesbe under (a) strain· Claudia could see that he was under considerable strain.stresses and strains· Holidays help people to cope with the stresses and strains of life.
strain1 noun
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1injure [transitive] to injure a muscle or part of your body by using it too much or making it work too hard: I’ve strained a muscle in my leg. You’ll strain your eyes trying to read in this light.► see thesaurus at
hurt
2effort [intransitive, transitive] to try very hard to do something using all your strength or abilitystrain (something) to do something She was straining to keep her head above the water.strain for Bill choked and gasped, straining for air.strain your ears/eyes (=try very hard to hear or see) I strained my ears, listening for any sound in the silence of the cave.3liquid [transitive] to separate solid things from a liquid by pouring the mixture through something with very small holes in it → sieve: She strained the pasta.4difficulty [transitive] to cause difficulties for something by making too much work or too many problems which it cannot deal with easily: The increased costs will certainly strain our finances. The incident has strained relations between the two countries. I felt that my patience was being strained to the limit.5pull/push [intransitive] to pull hard at something or push hard against somethingstrain against Buddy’s huge gut strained against the buttons on his shirt.strain at a dog straining at its lead6strain every nerve to try as hard as possible to do something: He was straining every nerve to impress the judges.7be straining at the leash to be eager to be allowed to do something: There are 30,000 troops in the area, all straining at the leash.8not strain yourself to not work too hard or do too much physical activity – often used in an ironic way: Don’t strain yourself.
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[streɪn]strained, straining, strains
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strained[1199] straining[567] strains[874]
紧张(53%)，拉紧(23%)，劳累(10%)，笔调(7%)，血统(6%)，过分使用(1%)
n.张力；拉紧；负担；扭伤；血缘
vt.拉紧；滥用；滤去；竭力
vi.拉紧；尽力
n.(Strain)人名；(英)斯特兰
n.（植物、动物的）品种；种类
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