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strength strength ★★★★☆/stre̱ŋθ/1[N-UNCOUNT	不可数名词]体力；力气；力量 Your strength is the physical energy that you have, which gives you the ability to perform various actions, such as lifting or moving things. She has always been encouraged to swim to build up the strength of her muscles...一直有人鼓励她去游泳以强健体魄。He threw it forward with all his strength...他使尽全力把它扔向前方。You don't need strength to take part in this sport...参加这项运动不需要太多体力。He leant against the wall, fighting for strength to continue.他靠在墙上，努力想鼓起劲继续下去。2[N-UNCOUNT	不可数名词](面对困境的)信心，勇气 Someone's strength in a difficult situation is their confidence or courage.   [also a N]Something gave me the strength to overcome the difficulty...有些事给了我克服困难的勇气。His strength is an inspiration to me in my life...他的自信是对我人生的一种鼓舞。I think she showed great strength of character in turning down what must have been a very lucrative offer...她拒绝了那个绝对诱人的提议，我认为这显示出了她性格中非凡的意志力。You need strength of mind to stand up for yourself.你需要用精神力量来支持自己。3[N-UNCOUNT	不可数名词]强度 The strength of an object or material is its ability to be treated roughly, or to carry heavy weights, without being damaged or destroyed.   [also N in pl]He checked the strength of the cables.他检查了一下钢索的强度。...the properties of a material, such as strength or electrical conductivity.一种材料的特性，比如强度或导电性4[N-UNCOUNT	不可数名词]实力；影响力 The strength of a person, organization, or country is the power or influence that they have.   [also N in pl]America values its economic leadership, and the political and military strength that goes with it...美国重视其经济领导地位以及随之产生的政治和军事实力。The Alliance in its first show of strength drew a hundred thousand-strong crowd to a rally...该联盟的第一次实力展示便吸引了 10 万余众参加集会。They have their own independence movement which is gathering strength.他们自己发起了独立运动，其力量正逐渐壮大。5[N-UNCOUNT	不可数名词](情感、意见、信念的)深度，强烈程度，影响程度 If you refer to the strength of a feeling, opinion, or belief, you are talking about how deeply it is felt or believed by people, or how much they are influenced by it. He was surprised at the strength of his own feeling...他感情之强烈令他自己都很吃惊。...the Civil War and the strength of feeling it had engendered among the Spanish people...内战以及其在西班牙民众中所激发的强烈情感What makes a mayor successful in Los Angeles is the strength of his public support.要想在洛杉矶当好市长，公众的大力支持是关键。6[N-VAR	可变名词]优势；优点；长处 Someone's strengths are the qualities and abilities that they have which are an advantage to them, or which make them successful. Take into account your own strengths and weaknesses...考虑一下你自己的优缺点。Vision and ambition are his great strengths...目光远大、雄心勃勃是他的两大优点。Tact was never Mr Moore's strength...摩尔先生处事不够圆通。Organisation is the strength of any good army...任何优良部队都是很有组织纪律性的。The book's strength lay in its depiction of present-day Tokyo.该书的精彩之处在于其对现今东京的描写。7[N-UNCOUNT	不可数名词](货币、经济、工业的)坚挺 If you refer to the strength of a currency, economy, or industry, you mean that its value or success is steady or increasing. ...the long-term competitive strength of the American economy...美国经济的长期竞争力The drop was caused partly by the pound's strength against the dollar.下降的部分原因在于英镑对美元的升值。8[N-UNCOUNT	不可数名词]人数；人力 The strength of a group of people is the total number of people in it.   [also N in pl]...elite forces, comprising about one-tenth of the strength of the army.约占军队总人数1/10的精锐部队9[N-UNCOUNT	不可数名词](风等的)强度，力度，速度 The strength of a wind, current, or other force is its power or speed.   [also N in pl]Its oscillation depends on the strength of the gravitational field...它的振动幅度取决于引力场的强度。A tropical storm is gaining strength in the eastern Atlantic.在大西洋东部，一场热带风暴的风力正逐渐增强。10[N-UNCOUNT	不可数名词](饮料、化学品、药品的)浓度，浓淡程度 The strength of a drink, chemical, or drug is the amount of the particular substance in it that gives it its particular effect.   [also N in pl]It is very alcoholic, sometimes near the strength of port...它的酒精浓度很高，有时接近波尔图葡萄酒的浓度。Each capsule contains between 30 and 100 pellets of morphine sulphate according to the strength of dose required...根据所需剂量的浓度不同，每颗胶囊里含有 30 至 100 个吗啡硫酸盐颗粒。What's the scale that's used to compare the strength of acids and alkalis?用何种标准来比较酸碱度？11[N-UNCOUNT	不可数名词](味道、气味、颜色、声音、光照的)程度 You can talk about the strength of a flavour, smell, colour, sound, or light to describe how intense or easily noticed it is.   [also N in pl]The wine has lots of strength of flavour.该酒口味醇厚。12[PHRASE	短语]日益兴隆；不断取得成功；信心倍增 If a person or organization goes from strength to strength, they become more and more successful or confident.   [V inflects]Since her heart and lung transplant operation she has gone from strength to strength...做过心肺移植手术后，她的身体不断好转。A decade later, the company has gone from strength to strength.十年后，该公司已经逐渐壮大。13[PHRASE	短语](队伍或军队的)全员，满员，最佳阵容 If a team or army is at full strength, all the members that it needs or usually has are present.   [PHR after v]He needed more time to bring US forces there up to full strength.他需要更多时间来增派兵力，以确保驻扎在那里的美国军队兵力充足。...a full-strength team.阵容齐整的队伍14[PHRASE	短语]大量，大批(聚集) If a group turns out in strength, they arrive in large numbers.   [PHR after v]Mr Gore called on voters and party workers to turn out in strength...戈尔先生号召选民和政党工作人员积极前来投票。Security forces have been out in strength.已经出动了大批安全部队。15[PHRASE	短语]在…的影响下；凭借；依赖 If one thing is done on the strength of another, it is done because of the influence of that other thing.   [PHR after v]He was elected to power on the strength of his charisma...他凭借其个人魅力而当选掌权。On the strength of those grades, he won a scholarship to Syracuse University.凭借那些成绩，他赢得了锡拉丘兹大学的奖学金。16[PHRASE	短语](军队或队伍)人员不足，阵容不全 If an army or team is under strength or below strength, it does not have all the members that it needs or usually has.   [PHR after v]His regiments were considerably under strength...他的几个团兵力严重不足。They had been beaten by a below-strength side.他们被一支阵容不齐的队伍打败了。 strengthstrength /streŋθ, strenθ/ ●●● S2 W2 noun  Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1physical [uncountable] the physical power and energy that makes someone strong  OPP  weaknesshave/find the strength to do something She didn’t even have the strength to stand up. I’m trying to build up my strength. Jo hit him with all her strength. He never ceased to be amazed by her physical strength.2determination [uncountable] the quality of being brave or determined in dealing with difficult or unpleasant situationshave/find the strength to do something Jenny didn’t have the strength to end the relationship. She had enormous strength of character (=strong ability to deal with difficult situations).strength of mind/purpose The sea was very cold and it required great strength of mind to get in. I think you have to find an inner strength in order to feel good about yourself. → tower of strengthat tower1(3)3feeling/belief [uncountable] how strong a feeling, belief, or relationship is  SYN  depthstrength of Governments cannot ignore the strength of public opinion. We understand the strength of feeling against the proposal.4organization/country etc [uncountable] the political, military, or economic power of an organization, country, or systemstrength of the strength of the US economy The socialists organized a show of strength (=when a country or organization shows how strong it is).5useful quality or ability [countable] a particular quality or ability that gives someone or something an advantage  OPP  weakness:  Her main strength is her critical thinking ability.strength of The great strength of our plan lies in its simplicity. Be aware of your own strengths and weaknesses.6object [uncountable] how strong an object or structure is, especially its ability to last for a long time without breaking  OPP  weaknessstrength of a device for testing the strength of concrete structures7substance/mixture [countable, uncountable] how strong a substance or mixture is:  Add water to dilute the solution to the required strength.full-strength/half-strength/double-strength etc Young plants can be fed with half-strength liquid fertilizer.8number of people [uncountable] the number of people in a team, army etc:  The Edinburgh team are now at full strength.below strength The police force is below strength at the moment  (=there are fewer police than there should be).in strength Security forces were out in strength  (=in large numbers) but did not intervene.9money [uncountable] the value of a country’s money when compared to other countries’ moneystrength of the strength of the dollar on the international money markets10on the strength of something because of something:  I bought the book on the strength of your recommendation.11position of strength a position where you have an advantage over someone, especially in a discussion:  We must negotiate from a position of strength.12go from strength to strength to become more and more successful:  For several years, the business went from strength to strength.13natural force [uncountable] how strong a natural force is:  the strength of the sunlight14colour/light/flavour/smell etc [uncountable] how strong a colour, taste etc is15give me strength! spoken used when you are annoyed or angry about something16not know your own strength to not realize how strong you areCOLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1adjectivesphysical strength· Some of the tasks required considerable physical strength.great/enormous strength· Hercules was famous for his great strength.superhuman strength (=much greater than ordinary strength)· In the movie, Walsh performs feats of superhuman strength.superior strength (=greater than someone else's)· Using his superior strength, Rocky dragged the struggling Larsen another twenty yards back.brute strength (=physical strength rather than intelligence or careful thinking)· There is more to wrestling than brute strength. Tactics are important too.full strength· It takes time to get your full strength back after you have been ill.verbshave the strength to do something· He didn't even have the strength to sit up.find the strength to do something· Mary found the strength to climb up onto the upturned boat.use your strength· He used all his strength to heave the door shut.gather/muster/summon your strength (=get enough strength to do something)· He sat for a couple of minutes, gathering his strength.build up your strength (=make yourself stronger)· You need to build up your strength.gain strength· After the operation, he spent several weeks relaxing and gaining strength.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2adjectivesgreat strength· She showed great strength in dealing with her problems.inner strength· Geoff had an inner strength which got him through the tough times.mental strength· He's a player who has the skill and the mental strength to win.verbshave the strength to do something· This proved that he has the strength to cope with such a high-powered job.find the strength to do something· Paula had found the strength to escape from an abusive marriage.gain/draw strength from somebody/something· He gained strength from being back with the people and things he loved.show strength· The decision to continue shows incredible strength and courage.phrasesstrength of character (=strong ability to deal with difficult situations)· The victims' families have shown amazing strength of character.strength of purpose/mind (=determination to do something)· In pursuing this ambition, William showed remarkable strength of purpose.a source of strength (=person or thing that makes you brave or determined)· Her faith had always been a source of strength for her.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 5adjectivesa great strength· Diversity is one of India's greatest strengths.a real strength· The play's real strength is the way it explores relationships.verbsbuild on/capitalize on a strength (=use it as a basis for further achievement)· The organization must move forward and capitalize on its strengths.play to your strengths (=use people's qualities and abilities in the best way in order to achieve something)· Both parties are playing to their strengths.identify strengths· The teacher can identify each child's strengths and build on these.know somebody's strengths· It's important to know your strengths as well as your weaknesses.somebody's/something's strength lies in something· The show's strength lies in the fact that it appeals to all ages.phrasesstrengths and weaknesses· All technologies have different strengths and weaknesses.

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                          noun                            being physically strong        强壮；牢固                    1        ★                  [uncountable                ,         singular          ]                          the quality of being physically strong            体力；力气；力量                                    ◆          He pushed against the rock with all his strength.          他用全力推那块石头。                          ◆          It may take a few weeks for you to build up your strength again.          可能需要几个星期你才能恢复体力。                          ◆          He had a physical strength that matched his outward appearance.          他的体力与外形相称。                          strengthto do sth                          ◆          She didn't have the strength to walk any further.          她再也走不动了。                            2        ★                  [uncountable          ]                          the ability that sth has to resist force or hold heavy weights without breaking or being damaged            强度                                    ◆          the strength of a rope          绳子的强度                          ☞see also                                                    industrial-strength                                                                being brave        勇敢                    3        ★                  [uncountable                ,         singular          ]                          the quality of being brave and determined in a difficult situation            毅力；坚强决心；意志力量                                    ◆          During this ordeal he was able to draw strength from his faith.          在这次磨难中，他得以从自己的信仰中吸取力量。                          ◆          She has a remarkable            inner strength.                    她有非凡的意志力量。                          ◆          You have shown great            strength of character.                    你表现得很有毅力。                            power/influence        实力；势力                    4        ★                  [uncountable          ]                          the power and influence that sb/sth has            实力                                    ◆          Political power depends upon economic strength.          政治权力取决于经济实力。                          ◆          Their superior military strength gives them a huge advantage.          他们军事实力较强，占有巨大优势。                          ◆          to negotiate from            a position of strength                    以实力地位谈判                          ◆          The rally was intended to be            a show of strengthby the socialists.                    社会主义者组织这次集会意在显示力量。                            of opinion/feeling        意见；感情                    5        ★                  [uncountable          ]                          how strong or deeply felt an opinion or a feeling is            强烈程度；深度                                    ◆          the strength of public opinion          公众舆论的强烈程度                          ◆          This view has recently gathered strength            (= become stronger or more widely held).                    这种观点近来已为更多人接受了。                          ◆          I was surprised by the strength of her feelings.          她感情之强烈让我吃惊。                            advantage        优势                    6        ★                  [countable          ]                          a quality or an ability that a person or thing has that gives them an advantage            优势；优点；长处                                    ◆          The ability to keep calm is one of her many strengths.          能够保持冷静是她的多项长处之一。                          ◆          the            strengths and weaknessesof an argument                    一个论点的有力之处与薄弱之处                            of natural force        自然力                    7        ★                  [uncountable          ]                          how strong a natural force is            强度；力度                                    ◆          the strength of the sun          太阳的强度                          ◆          wind strength          风力                          ◆          the strength and direction of the tide          潮水的流速与方向                            of flavour        味道                    8                  [uncountable                ,         countable          ]                          how strong a particular flavour or substance is            浓度；浓淡程度                                    ◆          Add more curry powder depending on the strength required.          按所要求的口味轻重再加点咖喱粉。                          ◆          a range of beers with different strengths            (= with different amounts of alcohol in them)                    各种不同度数的啤酒                            of currency        货币                    9                  [uncountable          ]                          how strong a country's            currency(= unit of money) is in relation to other countries'            currencies            强弱（程度）                                    ◆          the strength of the dollar          美元的强弱                            number in group        群体人数多寡                    10                  [uncountable          ]                          the number of people in a group, a team or an organization            人数多寡；人力                                    ◆          The strength of the workforce is about to be doubled from 3 000 to 6 000.          职工人数将翻一番，由 3 000 人增加为 6 000 人。                          ◆          The team will be back            at full strength            (= with all the best players)for the next match.                    这支队在下场比赛将恢复最佳的阵容。                          ◆          The protesters turned out            in strength            (= in large numbers).                    抗议者大量聚集。                          ◆          These cuts have left the local police force            under strength            (= with fewer members than it needs).                    这几次裁减造成地方警力不足。                            IDIOMS              go from ˌstrength to ˈstrength                              to become more and more successful              越来越兴旺发达；不断取得成功                                            ◆            Since her appointment the department has gone from strength to strength.            自她上任以来，这个部门越来越兴旺了。                                      on the strength of sth                              because sb has been influenced or persuaded by sth              凭借（或根据）某事物；在某事物的影响下                                            ◆            I got the job on the strength of your recommendation.            由于您的推荐，我得到了那份工作。                                      ☞more at                                    tower                                   n.                    strength      strengths                  strength              /        streŋθ                ;          NAmE                streŋθ                /             strength[streŋθ]CET4CET6TEM4考研n12793204338145195831954559260NOUN11911307178Spoken:110745010strengths[1768]力量(58%)，强度(28%)，力气(11%)，长处(3%)n.力量；力气；兵力；长处

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Collins	strength ★★★★☆ /stre̱ŋθ/ 1 [N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]体力；力气；力量 Your strength is the physical energy that you have, which gives you the ability to perform various actions, such as lifting or moving things. She has always been encouraged to swim to build up the strength of her muscles... 一直有人鼓励她去游泳以强健体魄。 He threw it forward with all his strength... 他使尽全力把它扔向前方。 You don't need strength to take part in this sport... 参加这项运动不需要太多体力。 He leant against the wall, fighting for strength to continue. 他靠在墙上，努力想鼓起劲继续下去。 2 [N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词](面对困境的)信心，勇气 Someone's strength in a difficult situation is their confidence or courage. [also a N] Something gave me the strength to overcome the difficulty... 有些事给了我克服困难的勇气。 His strength is an inspiration to me in my life... 他的自信是对我人生的一种鼓舞。 I think she showed great strength of character in turning down what must have been a very lucrative offer... 她拒绝了那个绝对诱人的提议，我认为这显示出了她性格中非凡的意志力。 You need strength of mind to stand up for yourself. 你需要用精神力量来支持自己。 3 [N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]强度 The strength of an object or material is its ability to be treated roughly, or to carry heavy weights, without being damaged or destroyed. [also N in pl] He checked the strength of the cables. 他检查了一下钢索的强度。 ...the properties of a material, such as strength or electrical conductivity. 一种材料的特性，比如强度或导电性 4 [N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]实力；影响力 The strength of a person, organization, or country is the power or influence that they have. [also N in pl] America values its economic leadership, and the political and military strength that goes with it... 美国重视其经济领导地位以及随之产生的政治和军事实力。 The Alliance in its first show of strength drew a hundred thousand-strong crowd to a rally... 该联盟的第一次实力展示便吸引了 10 万余众参加集会。 They have their own independence movement which is gathering strength. 他们自己发起了独立运动，其力量正逐渐壮大。 5 [N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词](情感、意见、信念的)深度，强烈程度，影响程度 If you refer to the strength of a feeling, opinion, or belief, you are talking about how deeply it is felt or believed by people, or how much they are influenced by it. He was surprised at the strength of his own feeling... 他感情之强烈令他自己都很吃惊。 ...the Civil War and the strength of feeling it had engendered among the Spanish people... 内战以及其在西班牙民众中所激发的强烈情感 What makes a mayor successful in Los Angeles is the strength of his public support. 要想在洛杉矶当好市长，公众的大力支持是关键。 6 [N-VAR 可变名词]优势；优点；长处 Someone's strengths are the qualities and abilities that they have which are an advantage to them, or which make them successful. Take into account your own strengths and weaknesses... 考虑一下你自己的优缺点。 Vision and ambition are his great strengths... 目光远大、雄心勃勃是他的两大优点。 Tact was never Mr Moore's strength... 摩尔先生处事不够圆通。 Organisation is the strength of any good army... 任何优良部队都是很有组织纪律性的。 The book's strength lay in its depiction of present-day Tokyo. 该书的精彩之处在于其对现今东京的描写。 7 [N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词](货币、经济、工业的)坚挺 If you refer to the strength of a currency, economy, or industry, you mean that its value or success is steady or increasing. ...the long-term competitive strength of the American economy... 美国经济的长期竞争力 The drop was caused partly by the pound's strength against the dollar. 下降的部分原因在于英镑对美元的升值。 8 [N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]人数；人力 The strength of a group of people is the total number of people in it. [also N in pl] ...elite forces, comprising about one-tenth of the strength of the army. 约占军队总人数1/10的精锐部队 9 [N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词](风等的)强度，力度，速度 The strength of a wind, current, or other force is its power or speed. [also N in pl] Its oscillation depends on the strength of the gravitational field... 它的振动幅度取决于引力场的强度。 A tropical storm is gaining strength in the eastern Atlantic. 在大西洋东部，一场热带风暴的风力正逐渐增强。 10 [N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词](饮料、化学品、药品的)浓度，浓淡程度 The strength of a drink, chemical, or drug is the amount of the particular substance in it that gives it its particular effect. [also N in pl] It is very alcoholic, sometimes near the strength of port... 它的酒精浓度很高，有时接近波尔图葡萄酒的浓度。 Each capsule contains between 30 and 100 pellets of morphine sulphate according to the strength of dose required... 根据所需剂量的浓度不同，每颗胶囊里含有 30 至 100 个吗啡硫酸盐颗粒。 What's the scale that's used to compare the strength of acids and alkalis? 用何种标准来比较酸碱度？ 11 [N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词](味道、气味、颜色、声音、光照的)程度 You can talk about the strength of a flavour, smell, colour, sound, or light to describe how intense or easily noticed it is. [also N in pl] The wine has lots of strength of flavour. 该酒口味醇厚。 12 [PHRASE 短语]日益兴隆；不断取得成功；信心倍增 If a person or organization goes from strength to strength, they become more and more successful or confident. [V inflects] Since her heart and lung transplant operation she has gone from strength to strength... 做过心肺移植手术后，她的身体不断好转。 A decade later, the company has gone from strength to strength. 十年后，该公司已经逐渐壮大。 13 [PHRASE 短语](队伍或军队的)全员，满员，最佳阵容 If a team or army is at full strength, all the members that it needs or usually has are present. [PHR after v] He needed more time to bring US forces there up to full strength. 他需要更多时间来增派兵力，以确保驻扎在那里的美国军队兵力充足。 ...a full-strength team. 阵容齐整的队伍 14 [PHRASE 短语]大量，大批(聚集) If a group turns out in strength, they arrive in large numbers. [PHR after v] Mr Gore called on voters and party workers to turn out in strength... 戈尔先生号召选民和政党工作人员积极前来投票。 Security forces have been out in strength. 已经出动了大批安全部队。 15 [PHRASE 短语]在…的影响下；凭借；依赖 If one thing is done on the strength of another, it is done because of the influence of that other thing. [PHR after v] He was elected to power on the strength of his charisma... 他凭借其个人魅力而当选掌权。 On the strength of those grades, he won a scholarship to Syracuse University. 凭借那些成绩，他赢得了锡拉丘兹大学的奖学金。 16 [PHRASE 短语](军队或队伍)人员不足，阵容不全 If an army or team is under strength or below strength, it does not have all the members that it needs or usually has. [PHR after v] His regiments were considerably under strength... 他的几个团兵力严重不足。 They had been beaten by a below-strength side. 他们被一支阵容不齐的队伍打败了。
Oxford	strength ★ / streŋθ ; NAmE streŋθ / noun being physically strong 强壮；牢固 1 ★ [uncountable , singular ] the quality of being physically strong 体力；力气；力量 ◆ He pushed against the rock with all his strength. 他用全力推那块石头。 ◆ It may take a few weeks for you to build up your strength again. 可能需要几个星期你才能恢复体力。 ◆ He had a physical strength that matched his outward appearance. 他的体力与外形相称。 strengthto do sth ◆ She didn't have the strength to walk any further. 她再也走不动了。 2 ★ [uncountable ] the ability that sth has to resist force or hold heavy weights without breaking or being damaged 强度 ◆ the strength of a rope 绳子的强度 ☞see also industrial-strength being brave 勇敢 3 ★ [uncountable , singular ] the quality of being brave and determined in a difficult situation 毅力；坚强决心；意志力量 ◆ During this ordeal he was able to draw strength from his faith. 在这次磨难中，他得以从自己的信仰中吸取力量。 ◆ She has a remarkable inner strength. 她有非凡的意志力量。 ◆ You have shown great strength of character. 你表现得很有毅力。 power/influence 实力；势力 4 ★ [uncountable ] the power and influence that sb/sth has 实力 ◆ Political power depends upon economic strength. 政治权力取决于经济实力。 ◆ Their superior military strength gives them a huge advantage. 他们军事实力较强，占有巨大优势。 ◆ to negotiate from a position of strength 以实力地位谈判 ◆ The rally was intended to be a show of strengthby the socialists. 社会主义者组织这次集会意在显示力量。 of opinion/feeling 意见；感情 5 ★ [uncountable ] how strong or deeply felt an opinion or a feeling is 强烈程度；深度 ◆ the strength of public opinion 公众舆论的强烈程度 ◆ This view has recently gathered strength (= become stronger or more widely held). 这种观点近来已为更多人接受了。 ◆ I was surprised by the strength of her feelings. 她感情之强烈让我吃惊。 advantage 优势 6 ★ [countable ] a quality or an ability that a person or thing has that gives them an advantage 优势；优点；长处 ◆ The ability to keep calm is one of her many strengths. 能够保持冷静是她的多项长处之一。 ◆ the strengths and weaknessesof an argument 一个论点的有力之处与薄弱之处 of natural force 自然力 7 ★ [uncountable ] how strong a natural force is 强度；力度 ◆ the strength of the sun 太阳的强度 ◆ wind strength 风力 ◆ the strength and direction of the tide 潮水的流速与方向 of flavour 味道 8 [uncountable , countable ] how strong a particular flavour or substance is 浓度；浓淡程度 ◆ Add more curry powder depending on the strength required. 按所要求的口味轻重再加点咖喱粉。 ◆ a range of beers with different strengths (= with different amounts of alcohol in them) 各种不同度数的啤酒 of currency 货币 9 [uncountable ] how strong a country's currency(= unit of money) is in relation to other countries' currencies 强弱（程度） ◆ the strength of the dollar 美元的强弱 number in group 群体人数多寡 10 [uncountable ] the number of people in a group, a team or an organization 人数多寡；人力 ◆ The strength of the workforce is about to be doubled from 3 000 to 6 000. 职工人数将翻一番，由 3 000 人增加为 6 000 人。 ◆ The team will be back at full strength (= with all the best players)for the next match. 这支队在下场比赛将恢复最佳的阵容。 ◆ The protesters turned out in strength (= in large numbers). 抗议者大量聚集。 ◆ These cuts have left the local police force under strength (= with fewer members than it needs). 这几次裁减造成地方警力不足。 IDIOMS go from ˌstrength to ˈstrength to become more and more successful 越来越兴旺发达；不断取得成功 ◆ Since her appointment the department has gone from strength to strength. 自她上任以来，这个部门越来越兴旺了。 on the strength of sth because sb has been influenced or persuaded by sth 凭借（或根据）某事物；在某事物的影响下 ◆ I got the job on the strength of your recommendation. 由于您的推荐，我得到了那份工作。 ☞more at tower n. strength strengths strength / streŋθ ; NAmE streŋθ /
LDC	strengthstrength /streŋθ, strenθ/ ●●● S2 W2 noun Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1physical [uncountable] the physical power and energy that makes someone strong OPP weaknesshave/find the strength to do something She didn’t even have the strength to stand up. I’m trying to build up my strength. Jo hit him with all her strength. He never ceased to be amazed by her physical strength.2determination [uncountable] the quality of being brave or determined in dealing with difficult or unpleasant situationshave/find the strength to do something Jenny didn’t have the strength to end the relationship. She had enormous strength of character (=strong ability to deal with difficult situations).strength of mind/purpose The sea was very cold and it required great strength of mind to get in. I think you have to find an inner strength in order to feel good about yourself. → tower of strength at tower1(3) 3feeling/belief [uncountable] how strong a feeling, belief, or relationship is SYN depthstrength of Governments cannot ignore the strength of public opinion. We understand the strength of feeling against the proposal.4organization/country etc [uncountable] the political, military, or economic power of an organization, country, or systemstrength of the strength of the US economy The socialists organized a show of strength (=when a country or organization shows how strong it is).5useful quality or ability [countable] a particular quality or ability that gives someone or something an advantage OPP weakness: Her main strength is her critical thinking ability.strength of The great strength of our plan lies in its simplicity. Be aware of your own strengths and weaknesses.6object [uncountable] how strong an object or structure is, especially its ability to last for a long time without breaking OPP weaknessstrength of a device for testing the strength of concrete structures7substance/mixture [countable, uncountable] how strong a substance or mixture is: Add water to dilute the solution to the required strength.full-strength/half-strength/double-strength etc Young plants can be fed with half-strength liquid fertilizer.8number of people [uncountable] the number of people in a team, army etc: The Edinburgh team are now at full strength.below strength The police force is below strength at the moment (=there are fewer police than there should be).in strength Security forces were out in strength (=in large numbers) but did not intervene.9money [uncountable] the value of a country’s money when compared to other countries’ moneystrength of the strength of the dollar on the international money markets10on the strength of something because of something: I bought the book on the strength of your recommendation.11position of strength a position where you have an advantage over someone, especially in a discussion: We must negotiate from a position of strength.12go from strength to strength to become more and more successful: For several years, the business went from strength to strength.13natural force [uncountable] how strong a natural force is: the strength of the sunlight14colour/light/flavour/smell etc [uncountable] how strong a colour, taste etc is15give me strength! spoken used when you are annoyed or angry about something16not know your own strength to not realize how strong you areCOLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1adjectivesphysical strength· Some of the tasks required considerable physical strength.great/enormous strength· Hercules was famous for his great strength.superhuman strength (=much greater than ordinary strength)· In the movie, Walsh performs feats of superhuman strength.superior strength (=greater than someone else's)· Using his superior strength, Rocky dragged the struggling Larsen another twenty yards back.brute strength (=physical strength rather than intelligence or careful thinking)· There is more to wrestling than brute strength. Tactics are important too.full strength· It takes time to get your full strength back after you have been ill.verbshave the strength to do something· He didn't even have the strength to sit up.find the strength to do something· Mary found the strength to climb up onto the upturned boat.use your strength· He used all his strength to heave the door shut.gather/muster/summon your strength (=get enough strength to do something)· He sat for a couple of minutes, gathering his strength.build up your strength (=make yourself stronger)· You need to build up your strength.gain strength· After the operation, he spent several weeks relaxing and gaining strength.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2adjectivesgreat strength· She showed great strength in dealing with her problems.inner strength· Geoff had an inner strength which got him through the tough times.mental strength· He's a player who has the skill and the mental strength to win.verbshave the strength to do something· This proved that he has the strength to cope with such a high-powered job.find the strength to do something· Paula had found the strength to escape from an abusive marriage.gain/draw strength from somebody/something· He gained strength from being back with the people and things he loved.show strength· The decision to continue shows incredible strength and courage.phrasesstrength of character (=strong ability to deal with difficult situations)· The victims' families have shown amazing strength of character.strength of purpose/mind (=determination to do something)· In pursuing this ambition, William showed remarkable strength of purpose.a source of strength (=person or thing that makes you brave or determined)· Her faith had always been a source of strength for her.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 5adjectivesa great strength· Diversity is one of India's greatest strengths.a real strength· The play's real strength is the way it explores relationships.verbsbuild on/capitalize on a strength (=use it as a basis for further achievement)· The organization must move forward and capitalize on its strengths.play to your strengths (=use people's qualities and abilities in the best way in order to achieve something)· Both parties are playing to their strengths.identify strengths· The teacher can identify each child's strengths and build on these.know somebody's strengths· It's important to know your strengths as well as your weaknesses.somebody's/something's strength lies in something· The show's strength lies in the fact that it appeals to all ages.phrasesstrengths and weaknesses· All technologies have different strengths and weaknesses.
WDF	strength [streŋθ] CET4CET6TEM4考研 n1279 32043 3814 5195 8319 5455 9260 NOUN1191 1307178 Spoken: 110745010 strengths[1768] 力量(58%)，强度(28%)，力气(11%)，长处(3%) n.力量；力气；兵力；长处

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