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strong strong ★★★★★/strɒ̱ŋgɪst, AM strɔ͟ːŋgɪst/1[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]强壮的；健壮的；力气大的 Someone who is strong is healthy with good muscles and can move or carry heavy things, or do hard physical work. I'm not strong enough to carry him...我力气不够大，抱不动他。I feared I wouldn't be able to control such a strong horse.我怕我驾驭不了这么强壮的马。2[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](人)坚定的，坚决的，自信的 Someone who is strong is confident and determined, and is not easily influenced or worried by other people. He is sharp and manipulative with a strong personality...他个性很强，为人精明且爱指使人。It's up to managers to be strong and do what they believe is right...经理人应坚定立场，认准的事情就应该勇敢去做。Eventually I felt strong enough to look at him.最后我才鼓起勇气向他看去。3[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]不易损坏的；坚固的；结实的 Strong objects or materials are not easily broken and can support a lot of weight or resist a lot of strain. The vacuum flask has a strong casing, which won't crack or chip...这种热水瓶瓶身坚固，不易断裂破碎。Glue the mirror in with a strong adhesive...用强力胶把镜子牢牢地粘上。The fabric is strong enough to withstand harsh processing.这种织物非常结实，能经受粗加工。stronglyThe fence was very strongly built, with very large posts.围栏用粗大的木桩建成，非常坚固。4[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](风、水流等)强劲的，迅猛的，狂奔的 A strong wind, current, or other force has a lot of power or speed, and can cause heavy things to move. Strong winds and torrential rain combined to make conditions terrible for golfers in the Scottish Open...狂风暴雨一齐袭来，致使苏格兰高尔夫球公开赛的比赛条件变得异常糟糕。A fairly strong current seemed to be moving the whole boat...一股湍急的水流好像要冲走整条船。A neutron star has a gravitational field strong enough to generate X-rays.中子星上存在强大的重力场，足以产生X射线。stronglyThe metal is strongly attracted to the surface.金属紧紧地吸附在表面上。5[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](印象、影响)强烈的，深刻的 A strong impression or influence has a great effect on someone. We're glad if our music makes a strong impression, even if it's a negative one...如果我们的音乐能给人留下深刻的印象，哪怕是负面的印象，我们都会很高兴。There will be a strong incentive to enter into a process of negotiation...将会出现迫切地想要进入谈判阶段的强烈动机。Teenage idols have a strong influence on our children...青少年偶像对孩子们的影响非常深。We had strong family traditions； we couldn't escape them.我们有浓厚的家族传统，我们无法逃避。stronglyHe is strongly influenced by Spanish painters such as Goya and El Greco...他深受戈雅、埃尔·格列柯等西班牙画家的影响。They were so determined to learn and they were so strongly motivated.他们深受激励，决心好好学习。6[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](观点、措辞)坚定的，强烈的，不动摇的 If you have strong opinions on something or express them using strong words, you have extreme or very definite opinions which you are willing to express or defend.   [usu ADJ n]She is known to hold strong views on Cuba...她在古巴问题上的鲜明观点人人皆知。There has been strong criticism of the military regime...该军事政权一直受到人们的强烈抨击。I am a strong supporter of the NHS...我是国民医疗保健制度的坚定支持者。It condemned in extremely strong language what it called Britain's iniquitous campaign...它言辞激烈地谴责了这场它所谓的英国极不公正的竞选活动。It's bad judgment, but it's not treason. I think treason is too strong a word.这是一次判断失误，但不是叛国。我认为说叛国太过了。stronglyObviously you feel very strongly about this...显然你对这件事的看法很坚定。We are strongly opposed to the presence of America in this region...我们强烈反对美国势力介入这一区域。The police have strongly criticised England's football authorities...警方强烈谴责了英格兰足球管理机构。The presidents issued a strongly-worded statement in support of the government.诸位总统联合发表了一份措辞鲜明的声明来支持该政府。7[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](当权者的行为)坚定的，强硬的，严厉的，不动摇的 If someone in authority takes strong action, they act firmly and severely.   [usu ADJ n]The government has said it will take strong action against any further strikes...政府声称要采取严厉行动制止罢工进一步发展。He has also said he will have to become a strong President to put things right.他还说为力挽狂澜他将不得不做一个强权总统。8[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](理由、论据)有说服力的，强有力的，充分的 If there is a strong case or argument for something, it is supported by a lot of evidence. The testimony presented offered a strong case for acquitting her on grounds of self-defense...当庭的证词为裁定她是正当防卫而无罪提供了强有力的证据。The evidence that such investment promotes growth is strong...有充分的证据表明这种投资能够促进增长。A strong link was found between parental mental illness and disturbance in their children.业已发现父母的精神病史和子女的精神障碍之间有密切的关系。stronglyHe argues strongly for retention of NATO as a guarantee of peace...他强烈要求保留北大西洋公约组织以维护和平。These are conditions said by doctors to be strongly indicative of heart failure.这些症状都是医生们说的心力衰竭的明显前兆。9[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](可能性、机会)极大的 If there is a strong possibility or chance that something is true or will happen, it is very likely to be true or to happen. There is a strong possibility that the cat contracted the condition by eating contaminated pet food.猫很有可能是吃了受污染的宠物食品而染上这种疾病的。10[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]优秀的；精通的；擅长的 Your strong points are your best qualities or talents, or the things you are good at.   [ADJ n]Discretion is not Jeremy's strong point...小心谨慎不是杰里米的强项。Exports may be the only strong point in the economy over the next six to 12 months...在接下来的 6 到 12 个月中，出口也许是经济中的唯一亮点。Even in the area of foreign policy, his strong suit, he failed to deliver a major foreign policy address...即使在他擅长的外交政策领域里，他也没能发表过一个重要的外交政策演讲。Cynics argue that the EU is stronger on rhetoric than on concrete action.怀疑者认为，相比具体行动，欧盟更擅长夸夸而谈。11[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](竞争者、候选人、队伍)强大的，有望成功的，有实力的 A strong competitor, candidate, or team is good or likely to succeed.   [usu ADJ n]She was a strong contender for Britain's Olympic team...她是有望入选英国奥运代表团的有力竞争者。Some countries where English is becoming a strong competitor to French, such as Algeria and Senegal, may see an immediate halt to the council's work...在一些国家里，比如阿尔及利亚和塞内加尔，英语正在成为法语强有力的竞争者，委员会在这些地方的工作可能会很快陷入停滞状态。They've got a strong squad and some great players...他们有一支实力雄厚的队伍和一些出色的选手。This show has several strengths — notably a strong cast.这个表演有一些亮点——尤其是演员阵容特别强大。12[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](关系)稳固的，持久的，牢固的 If a relationship or link is strong, it is close and likely to last for a long time. He felt he had a relationship strong enough to talk frankly to Sarah...他认为和萨拉的关系很紧密，足以推心置腹。This has tested our marriage, and we have come through it stronger than ever...这是对我们婚姻的考验，我们经受住了考验而且关系比以往任何时候都更稳固了。Delhi first began to develop strong ties with Moscow in the 1950s.德里在 20 世纪 50 年代开始和莫斯科建立起稳固的关系。13[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](货币)坚挺的；(经济)强劲的；(行业)景气的 A strong currency, economy, or industry has a high value or is very successful. The US dollar continued its strong performance in Tokyo today...美元今天在东京继续保持强劲的走势。The local economy is strong and the population is growing...当地经济蓬勃发展，人口也在增长。The company was not financially strong enough to be floated on the Stock Exchange.该公司资金不够雄厚，无法上市。14[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](因素、成分)重要的，占很大比例的 If something is a strong element or part of something else, it is an important or large part of it. We are especially encouraged by the strong representation, this year, of women in information technology disciplines...今年，女性在信息技术领域的突出表现尤其让我们备受鼓舞。There is a strong element of truth to each of these explanations.这些解释每一个都很有道理。15[ADJ	形容词]大量的；众多的；多达…的 You can use strong when you are saying how many people there are in a group. For example, if a group is twenty strong, there are twenty people in it.   [num ADJ]Ukraine indicated that it would establish its own army, 400,000 strong.乌克兰表示将自己建立一支40 多万人的军队。...a 1,000-strong crowd.有 1,000 多人的人群16[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](饮品、化学品、药物)含量高的，浓的，酽的 A strong drink, chemical, or drug contains a lot of the particular substance which makes it effective. Strong coffee or tea late at night may cause sleeplessness...深夜喝浓咖啡或浓茶可能会导致失眠。In strong concentrations it can cause nausea and vomiting.浓度过高会导致恶心呕吐。17[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]醒目的；响亮的；浓烈的；强烈的 A strong colour, flavour, smell, sound, or light is intense and easily noticed. As she went past there was a gust of strong perfume...她走过时有一股浓烈的香水味。Strong colours would flatter her pale skin and dark hair...亮颜色更能衬托她的白皮肤和黑头发。The wine goes with strong and mild cheese alike.喝这酒的时候可以搭配浓乳酪或淡乳酪。stronglyHe leaned over her, smelling strongly of sweat...他向她俯过身来，身上散发着浓浓的汗味。The effect only works well with strongly coloured subjects.色彩鲜明的主题才会产生这种效果。18[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](口音)浓重的 If someone has a strong accent, they speak in a distinctive way that shows very clearly what country or region they come from. 'Good, Mr Ryle,' he said in English with a strong French accent.“好的，赖尔先生，”他用带有浓重法国口音的英语说。19[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](面貌)轮廓分明的 You can say that someone has strong features or a strong face if their face has large, distinctive features. He had a strong Greek nose and olive-black eyes.他有一个高挺的希腊式鼻子和一双墨橄榄绿色的眼睛。20[PHRASE	短语]言行过分；情绪激烈 If someone comes on strong, they make their intentions or feelings clear in an excessive or aggressive way.   [V inflects]  [INFORMAL 非正式]'I come on strong sometimes. Don't know why.' She was beginning to feel like a bully.“我有时言行很过分，不知道为什么。”她开始感觉自己像个恶霸。21[PHRASE	短语]保持健康；依旧活跃；兴盛不衰 If someone or something is still going strong, they are still alive, in good condition, or popular after a long time.   [v-link PHR]  [INFORMAL 非正式]The old machinery was still going strong.这台旧机器依然运转良好。 strongstrong /strɒŋ $ strɒːŋ/ ●●● S1 W1 adjective (comparative stronger, superlative strongest)  Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1able to lift heavy things/do hard work having a lot of physical power so that you can lift heavy things, do hard physical work etc:  He was a big strong man. Jack was tall and strong.strong hands/arms/muscles etc He picked her up in his big strong arms. I’m not strong enough to fight him. → see Thesaurus box on 0000002not easily broken or damaged not easily broken or damaged:  good strong shoes The locks on the doors were solid and strong.3able to deal with difficulty determined and able to deal with a difficult or upsetting situation:  I’m not strong enough to take insults and hatred. Laura had a strong character.4powerful having a lot of power or influence:  The Fifth French Republic was established with a strong president in 1958. a strong national army Our party is the strongest as we come up to the election.► see thesaurus at powerful5feelings/opinions strong emotions, opinions, beliefs etc are ones that you feel or believe a lot and are very serious about:  He had a strong sense of responsibility to his vocation of preaching. There has been strong support for the strike. The proposal has met with strong opposition from local people.strong feelings/views/opinions Many people have strong feelings about the issue.6affect/influence a strong desire, influence etc affects you very much:  He had a strong desire for power. Such feelings may have a strong influence over your decisions. The temptation is very strong.7relationship a strong relationship, friendship etc is very loyal and likely to last a long time:  He maintained strong links with the world of the deaf. She still has a strong relationship with her mother. I have a strong commitment to the quality of teaching.8argument/reason etc likely to persuade other people that something is true or the correct thing to do:  There is a strong case for an energy conservation programme. They need strong evidence to secure a conviction. a strong argument9likely likely to succeed or happen:  She’s a strong candidate for the party leadership.strong possibility/chance/probability A year ago, there was a strong possibility that he wouldn’t live.10healthy healthy, especially after you have been ill:  I don’t think her heart is very strong. You’ve been blessed with a strong constitution (=you are healthy and do not easily become ill).11be in a strong position (also gain a strong position) to be in a situation where you have power over other people or are likely to get what you want:  The company have gained a strong position in the cheese market.12strong wind/current/tide wind, water etc that moves with great force:  A strong wind was blowing across the lake.13good at something very good at something:  His writing was strong on description. We beat a team that was much stronger than ourselves.be somebody’s strong point/suit (=the thing that someone is especially good at) Tact never was my strong point.14taste/smell having a taste or smell that you notice easily:  strong coffee This cheese has a very strong flavour. a strong smell of petrol15alcohol/drugs etc having a lot of a substance, such as alcohol, that gives something its effect:  extra strong beer strong painkillers I haven’t touched strong drink (=alcoholic drinks) for years.16light/colour bright and easy to see:  The light was not very strong.► see thesaurus at bright17strong language speech or writing that contains a lot of swearing:  This film is not suitable for children under 12 as it contains strong language.18strong accent the way that someone pronounces words that shows clearly that they come from a particular area or country:  a strong German accent19strong nose/chin/features a nose etc that is large and noticeable, especially in an attractive way:  She has the same strong features as her mother.20money a strong currency (=the type of money used in a country) does not easily lose its value compared with other currencies21600/10,000 etc strong [only after number] used to give the number of people in a crowd or organization:  the company’s 2,200 strong workforce The crowd was 10,000 strong.22be going strong to continue to be active or successful, even after a long time:  He celebrated his ninetieth birthday this month, and he’s still going strong. → come on strongat come onCOLLOCATIONS– Meanings 5 & 6nounsstrong views/opinions/ideas· She has strong views on education.a strong feeling· I have a lot of strong feelings on the issue.a strong belief· We have a strong belief that everyone has the right to worship freely.a strong sense of something· There is a strong sense of community here.strong support· The idea won strong support in rural areas.strong opposition· There had been strong opposition to the scheme from the national park authority.a strong interest in something· At 16, he developed a strong interest in archaeology.a strong commitment to something· Since its establishment in 1945 the College has had a strong commitment to research.a strong desire for something/to do something· People have a strong desire for personal independence.a strong influence· The experience of living there had a strong influence on me.a strong impression· She made a strong impression on me.a strong temptation· There’s always a strong temptation to put off doing difficult tasks.THESAURUShaving a strong bodystrong having a lot of physical strength: · It took four strong men to lift the piano.· You open it – you’re stronger than I am.powerful very strong – used about someone’s body, arms, muscles etc: · his big powerful shoulders· He was a tall man with a powerful physique.muscular having big muscles and looking strong: · She liked men who were big and muscular.· He had a firm muscular body.well-built a well-built man is strong and tall and has a big body: · Police say the man they are looking for is 36 years old, 6 feet tall, and well-built.hunky informal strong and attractive: · She married hunky Hollywood star Brad Pitt.· He looks hunky, but he’s not really my type.not easily broken or damagedstrong not easily broken or damaged: · The bags are made of strong black plastic.· We need a strong rope for this job.tough strong – used especially about something that can be used a lot without damaging it or making it weaker: · a pair of tough leather boots· Kitchen floors need to be tough enough to withstand heavy use.heavy-duty [only before noun] extremely strong – used about materials, tools, machines etc that are made especially to be used a lot without being easily damaged: · heavy-duty rubber gloves· a heavy-duty carpet for the hallwaysturdy strong and often thick, and not likely to fall over or get broken: · a fence made with sturdy wooden posts· The furniture is simple but sturdy.unbreakable extremely strong and impossible to break: · Babies need to have unbreakable dishes and cups.indestructible impossible to break, damage, or destroy, and lasting forever: · Gold is virtually indestructible.· The pyramids were built as indestructible tombs for the Pharaohs.hard-wearing British English, long-wearing American English used about materials and products that will remain in good condition for a long time even when they are used a lot: · Ceramic tiles are easy to keep clean and hard-wearing.· a hard-wearing fabricdurable especially written used about materials and products that will remain in good condition for a long time – often used on product labels: · The jacket has a durable nylon lining.· Varnish is more durable than paint.robust especially written strongly made – used especially about the structure of something, for example a vehicle or machine: · a mountain bike with a robust frame· The hardware for the computer must be robust and inexpensive.

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         他力气大得能抬起一辆汽车！                            2        ★                  (of a natural or physical force          自然力或物理力          )                          having great power            强的；强劲的                                    ◆          Stay indoors in the middle of the day, when the sun is strongest.          中午阳光最强的时候待在室内。                          ◆          a            strong wind/current                    强风╱流                          ◆          a strong magnet          强磁铁                            3        ★                  having a powerful effect on the body or mind            （对身、心影响）强烈的，深刻的                                    ◆          a strong drug          强效药物                            having power over people        有影响力                    4        ★                  having a lot of power or influence            有权势的；有影响的；有实力的                                    ◆          a            strong leader/government                    重权在握的领导人；强有力的政府                            5        the strong                  [plural          ]                          people who are rich or powerful            有钱人；有势者；强势群体                                      hard to resist/defeat/attack        难以抵抗╱击败╱攻击                    6        ★                  very powerful and difficult for people to fight against or defeat            强的；强大的；厉害的                                    ◆          a strong team          强队                          ◆          (            figurative)                    The temptation to tell her everything was very strong.          非常想把一切全都告诉她。                            7        ★                  (of an argument, evidence, etc.          论点、证据等          )                          difficult to attack or criticize            难以辩驳的；确凿的                                    ◆          There is strong evidence of a link between exercise and a healthy heart.          有充分的证据证明锻炼有益于心脏健康。                          ◆          You have a strong case for getting your job back.          你有充分的理由要求恢复你的工作。                            opinion/belief/feeling        观点；信念；感情                    8                  [only before noun          ]                          (of a person          人          )                          holding an opinion or a belief very firmly and seriously            坚决的；坚定的；不动摇的；始终不渝的                                    SYN                                                    firm                                                              ◆          a            strong supporter/opponentof the government                    坚决拥护╱反对政府的人                            9        ★                  (of an opinion, a belief or a feeling          观点、信念或感情          )                          very powerful            坚定的；强烈的；深厚的                                    ◆          strong support for the government          对政府的坚决拥护                          ◆          People have strong feelings about this issue.          人们对这个问题反应强烈。                            not easily broken        不易破碎                    10        ★                  (of objects          物体          )                          not easily broken or damaged; made well            坚固的；结实的                                    ◆          a strong chair          结实的椅子                            not easily upset        不脆弱                    11        ★                  not easily upset or frightened; not easily influenced by other people            坚强的；不易受惊吓的；有主见的                                    ◆          You need strong nerves to ride a bike in London.          在伦敦骑自行车，你可得有胆量。                          ◆          It's difficult, I know. But be strong!          我知道这不容易。不过要坚强！                          ◆          a strong personality          坚强的个性                          ☞see also                                                    headstrong                                              ,                                                    strong-minded                                              ,                                                    strong-willed                                                                likely to succeed        有望成功                    12        ★                  likely to succeed or happen            有望成功的；可能性大的                                    ◆          a strong candidate for the job          有望获得这份工作的人选                          ◆          You're            in a strong positionto negotiate a deal.                    你们很有希望通过谈判达成协议。                          ◆          There's            a strong possibilitythat we'll lose the game.                    我们很有可能会输掉比赛。                            good at sth        擅长                    13                  good at sth            擅长的；突出的                                    ◆          The play has a very strong cast.          这部剧演员阵容强大。                          ◆          Mathematics was never my            strong point            (= I was never very good at it).                    数学从来不是我的强项。                            number        数目                    14        ★                  great in number            大量的；众多的                                    ◆          There was a strong police presence at the demonstration.          示威现场出现了大批警察。                            15                  used after numbers to show the size of a group            （用于数字后，表示某集体的规模）多达…的，计有…的                                    ◆          a 5 000-strong crowd          多达 5 000 人的群众                          ◆          The crowd was 5 000 strong.          聚集的人群有 5 000 人。                            healthy        健康                    16        ★                  (of a person          人          )                          not easily affected by disease; healthy            健康的；强壮的；身体好的                                    ◆          Are you feeling stronger now after your rest?          休息过后，你是不是感觉好些了？                          ☞synonyms at                                                    well                                                                firmly established        稳固                    17        ★                  firmly established; difficult to destroy            稳固的；牢固的                                    ◆          a strong marriage          巩固的婚姻                          ◆          The college has strong links with local industry.          这所学院同当地产业界有牢固的联系。                            business        商业                    18        ★                  (of prices, an economy, etc.          价格、经济等          )                          having a value that is high or increasing            坚挺的；行情看涨的；呈强势的                                    ◆          strong share prices          行情看涨的股票价格                          ◆          The euro is getting stronger against the dollar.          欧元对美元呈强势走向。                            19                  (of a business or an industry          企业或某行业          )                          in a safe financial position            经营状况良好的；景气的                                    ◆          Their catering business remained strong despite the recession.          尽管出现经济衰退，他们的酒席承办生意仍然景气。                            easy to see/hear/feel/smell        易于看╱听╱感觉╱嗅到                    20        ★                  easy to see, hear, feel or smell; very great or            intense            醒目的；响亮的；明显感觉得到的；浓烈的；强烈的                                    ◆          a strong smell          浓烈的气味                          ◆          a strong feeling of nausea          强烈的恶心感觉                          ◆          a strong voice            (= loud)                    洪亮的嗓音                          ◆          strong colours          浓重的色彩                          ◆          a face with strong features            (= large and noticeable)                    轮廓分明的面孔                          ◆          She spoke with a strong Australian accent.          她说话带有浓重的澳大利亚口音。                          ◆          He was under strong pressure to resign.          他承受着要辞职的巨大压力。                            food        食物                    21        ★                  having a lot of flavour            味重的                                    ◆          strong cheese          味重的奶酪                            drinks        饮料                    22        ★                  containing a lot of a substance            浓的；酽的                                    ◆          strong black coffee          不加牛奶的浓咖啡                            words        言辞                    23                  (of words or language          言辞或言语          )                          having a lot of force, often causing offence to people            强硬的；冒犯的                                    ◆          The movie has been criticized for            strong language            (= swearing).                    这部电影因有脏话而受到批评。                            grammar        语法                    24                  [usually before noun          ]                          (of a verb          动词          )                          forming the past tense and past participle by changing a vowel, not by adding a regular ending, for example            sing,            sang            强变化的（通过改变元音而不是加规则的词尾来构成动词过去时和过去分词，如 sing、sang）                                      phonetics        语音学                    25                  [usually before noun          ]                          used to describe the way some words are pronounced when they have stress. For example, the            strongform of            andis                          /ænd              /            .            强读式的，重读的（某些词重读时的读音，如 and 的强式读音为                                                /ænd                  /                              ）                                                  OPP                                    weak                                                        ▶                strong·ly                  ★                          /          strɒŋli                    ;            NAmE                    strɔːŋli                    /                          adverb                                      ◆          a strongly built boat          一艘造得结实的船                          ◆          a light shining strongly          一盏发着强光的灯                          ◆          a strongly worded protest          措辞强硬的抗议                          ◆          He was strongly opposed to the idea.          他坚决反对那个主意。                          ◆          This is an issue I feel strongly about            (= I have firm opinions about).                    这个问题我坚持自己的看法。                          ◆          The room smelt strongly of polish.          那个房间里散发着浓浓的上光剂的气味。                            IDIOMS              be a bit ˈstrong                              (              BrE) (              informal)                        used to say that you think what sb has said is unfair or too critical              （认为某人的话有失公允或过于苛刻时说）有点言重了                                                  be ˈstrong on sth                  1                      to be good at sth              擅长某事                                            ◆            I'm not very strong on dates              (= I can't remember the dates of important events).                        我不大记得住日期。                                    2                      to have a lot of sth              某事物有很多；强于某一方面                                            ◆            The report was strong on criticism, but short on practical suggestions.            这份报告批评的话说得多，但可行的建议提得少。                                      be sb's ˈstrong suit                              to be a subject that sb knows a lot about              为某人所长                                            ◆            I'm afraid geography is not my strong suit.            恐怕地理不是我的强项。                                      come on ˈstrong                              (              informal)                        to make your feelings clear in an aggressive way, especially your sexual feelings towards sb              言行过分；（尤指）露骨地调情                                                  going ˈstrong                              (              informal)                        to continue to be healthy, active or successful              保持健康；活跃依旧；兴盛不衰                                            ◆            My grandmother is 90 and still going strong.            我奶奶 90 岁了，还挺硬朗。                                      ˌhave a ˌstrong ˈstomach                              to be able to see or do unpleasant things without feeling sick or upset              能忍受令人恶心的事                                                  ☞more at                                    card                                   n.                    strong      stronger      strongest                  strong              /        strɒŋ                ;          NAmE                strɔːŋ                /                    strong·er              /        strɒŋɡə(r)                ;          NAmE                strɔːŋɡər                /                    strong·est              /        strɒŋɡɪst                ;          NAmE                strɔːŋɡɪst                /                    strong·ly              /        strɒŋli                ;          NAmE                strɔːŋli                /             strong[strɒŋ]级别:stronger, strongestCET4CET6TEM4考研r272712013447463242j458905501776212417198981877221701ADJ4733090956ADV2142410975Spoken:497129618stronger[24970] strongest[7351]强烈的(36%)，强大的(13%)，强壮的(13%)，坚强的(8%)，强劲的(6%)，浓的(5%)，擅长的(5%)，坚挺的(4%)，结实的(4%)，坚定的(3%)，浓烈的(3%)adj.坚强的；强壮的；牢固的；擅长的adv.强劲地；猛烈地n.(Strong)人名；(英)斯特朗

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Collins	strong ★★★★★ /strɒ̱ŋgɪst, AM strɔ͟ːŋgɪst/ 1 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]强壮的；健壮的；力气大的 Someone who is strong is healthy with good muscles and can move or carry heavy things, or do hard physical work. I'm not strong enough to carry him... 我力气不够大，抱不动他。 I feared I wouldn't be able to control such a strong horse. 我怕我驾驭不了这么强壮的马。 2 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](人)坚定的，坚决的，自信的 Someone who is strong is confident and determined, and is not easily influenced or worried by other people. He is sharp and manipulative with a strong personality... 他个性很强，为人精明且爱指使人。 It's up to managers to be strong and do what they believe is right... 经理人应坚定立场，认准的事情就应该勇敢去做。 Eventually I felt strong enough to look at him. 最后我才鼓起勇气向他看去。 3 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]不易损坏的；坚固的；结实的 Strong objects or materials are not easily broken and can support a lot of weight or resist a lot of strain. The vacuum flask has a strong casing, which won't crack or chip... 这种热水瓶瓶身坚固，不易断裂破碎。 Glue the mirror in with a strong adhesive... 用强力胶把镜子牢牢地粘上。 The fabric is strong enough to withstand harsh processing. 这种织物非常结实，能经受粗加工。 strongly The fence was very strongly built, with very large posts. 围栏用粗大的木桩建成，非常坚固。 4 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](风、水流等)强劲的，迅猛的，狂奔的 A strong wind, current, or other force has a lot of power or speed, and can cause heavy things to move. Strong winds and torrential rain combined to make conditions terrible for golfers in the Scottish Open... 狂风暴雨一齐袭来，致使苏格兰高尔夫球公开赛的比赛条件变得异常糟糕。 A fairly strong current seemed to be moving the whole boat... 一股湍急的水流好像要冲走整条船。 A neutron star has a gravitational field strong enough to generate X-rays. 中子星上存在强大的重力场，足以产生X射线。 strongly The metal is strongly attracted to the surface. 金属紧紧地吸附在表面上。 5 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](印象、影响)强烈的，深刻的 A strong impression or influence has a great effect on someone. We're glad if our music makes a strong impression, even if it's a negative one... 如果我们的音乐能给人留下深刻的印象，哪怕是负面的印象，我们都会很高兴。 There will be a strong incentive to enter into a process of negotiation... 将会出现迫切地想要进入谈判阶段的强烈动机。 Teenage idols have a strong influence on our children... 青少年偶像对孩子们的影响非常深。 We had strong family traditions； we couldn't escape them. 我们有浓厚的家族传统，我们无法逃避。 strongly He is strongly influenced by Spanish painters such as Goya and El Greco... 他深受戈雅、埃尔·格列柯等西班牙画家的影响。 They were so determined to learn and they were so strongly motivated. 他们深受激励，决心好好学习。 6 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](观点、措辞)坚定的，强烈的，不动摇的 If you have strong opinions on something or express them using strong words, you have extreme or very definite opinions which you are willing to express or defend. [usu ADJ n] She is known to hold strong views on Cuba... 她在古巴问题上的鲜明观点人人皆知。 There has been strong criticism of the military regime... 该军事政权一直受到人们的强烈抨击。 I am a strong supporter of the NHS... 我是国民医疗保健制度的坚定支持者。 It condemned in extremely strong language what it called Britain's iniquitous campaign... 它言辞激烈地谴责了这场它所谓的英国极不公正的竞选活动。 It's bad judgment, but it's not treason. I think treason is too strong a word. 这是一次判断失误，但不是叛国。我认为说叛国太过了。 strongly Obviously you feel very strongly about this... 显然你对这件事的看法很坚定。 We are strongly opposed to the presence of America in this region... 我们强烈反对美国势力介入这一区域。 The police have strongly criticised England's football authorities... 警方强烈谴责了英格兰足球管理机构。 The presidents issued a strongly-worded statement in support of the government. 诸位总统联合发表了一份措辞鲜明的声明来支持该政府。 7 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](当权者的行为)坚定的，强硬的，严厉的，不动摇的 If someone in authority takes strong action, they act firmly and severely. [usu ADJ n] The government has said it will take strong action against any further strikes... 政府声称要采取严厉行动制止罢工进一步发展。 He has also said he will have to become a strong President to put things right. 他还说为力挽狂澜他将不得不做一个强权总统。 8 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](理由、论据)有说服力的，强有力的，充分的 If there is a strong case or argument for something, it is supported by a lot of evidence. The testimony presented offered a strong case for acquitting her on grounds of self-defense... 当庭的证词为裁定她是正当防卫而无罪提供了强有力的证据。 The evidence that such investment promotes growth is strong... 有充分的证据表明这种投资能够促进增长。 A strong link was found between parental mental illness and disturbance in their children. 业已发现父母的精神病史和子女的精神障碍之间有密切的关系。 strongly He argues strongly for retention of NATO as a guarantee of peace... 他强烈要求保留北大西洋公约组织以维护和平。 These are conditions said by doctors to be strongly indicative of heart failure. 这些症状都是医生们说的心力衰竭的明显前兆。 9 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](可能性、机会)极大的 If there is a strong possibility or chance that something is true or will happen, it is very likely to be true or to happen. There is a strong possibility that the cat contracted the condition by eating contaminated pet food. 猫很有可能是吃了受污染的宠物食品而染上这种疾病的。 10 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]优秀的；精通的；擅长的 Your strong points are your best qualities or talents, or the things you are good at. [ADJ n] Discretion is not Jeremy's strong point... 小心谨慎不是杰里米的强项。 Exports may be the only strong point in the economy over the next six to 12 months... 在接下来的 6 到 12 个月中，出口也许是经济中的唯一亮点。 Even in the area of foreign policy, his strong suit, he failed to deliver a major foreign policy address... 即使在他擅长的外交政策领域里，他也没能发表过一个重要的外交政策演讲。 Cynics argue that the EU is stronger on rhetoric than on concrete action. 怀疑者认为，相比具体行动，欧盟更擅长夸夸而谈。 11 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](竞争者、候选人、队伍)强大的，有望成功的，有实力的 A strong competitor, candidate, or team is good or likely to succeed. [usu ADJ n] She was a strong contender for Britain's Olympic team... 她是有望入选英国奥运代表团的有力竞争者。 Some countries where English is becoming a strong competitor to French, such as Algeria and Senegal, may see an immediate halt to the council's work... 在一些国家里，比如阿尔及利亚和塞内加尔，英语正在成为法语强有力的竞争者，委员会在这些地方的工作可能会很快陷入停滞状态。 They've got a strong squad and some great players... 他们有一支实力雄厚的队伍和一些出色的选手。 This show has several strengths — notably a strong cast. 这个表演有一些亮点——尤其是演员阵容特别强大。 12 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](关系)稳固的，持久的，牢固的 If a relationship or link is strong, it is close and likely to last for a long time. He felt he had a relationship strong enough to talk frankly to Sarah... 他认为和萨拉的关系很紧密，足以推心置腹。 This has tested our marriage, and we have come through it stronger than ever... 这是对我们婚姻的考验，我们经受住了考验而且关系比以往任何时候都更稳固了。 Delhi first began to develop strong ties with Moscow in the 1950s. 德里在 20 世纪 50 年代开始和莫斯科建立起稳固的关系。 13 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](货币)坚挺的；(经济)强劲的；(行业)景气的 A strong currency, economy, or industry has a high value or is very successful. The US dollar continued its strong performance in Tokyo today... 美元今天在东京继续保持强劲的走势。 The local economy is strong and the population is growing... 当地经济蓬勃发展，人口也在增长。 The company was not financially strong enough to be floated on the Stock Exchange. 该公司资金不够雄厚，无法上市。 14 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](因素、成分)重要的，占很大比例的 If something is a strong element or part of something else, it is an important or large part of it. We are especially encouraged by the strong representation, this year, of women in information technology disciplines... 今年，女性在信息技术领域的突出表现尤其让我们备受鼓舞。 There is a strong element of truth to each of these explanations. 这些解释每一个都很有道理。 15 [ADJ 形容词]大量的；众多的；多达…的 You can use strong when you are saying how many people there are in a group. For example, if a group is twenty strong, there are twenty people in it. [num ADJ] Ukraine indicated that it would establish its own army, 400,000 strong. 乌克兰表示将自己建立一支40 多万人的军队。 ...a 1,000-strong crowd. 有 1,000 多人的人群 16 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](饮品、化学品、药物)含量高的，浓的，酽的 A strong drink, chemical, or drug contains a lot of the particular substance which makes it effective. Strong coffee or tea late at night may cause sleeplessness... 深夜喝浓咖啡或浓茶可能会导致失眠。 In strong concentrations it can cause nausea and vomiting. 浓度过高会导致恶心呕吐。 17 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]醒目的；响亮的；浓烈的；强烈的 A strong colour, flavour, smell, sound, or light is intense and easily noticed. As she went past there was a gust of strong perfume... 她走过时有一股浓烈的香水味。 Strong colours would flatter her pale skin and dark hair... 亮颜色更能衬托她的白皮肤和黑头发。 The wine goes with strong and mild cheese alike. 喝这酒的时候可以搭配浓乳酪或淡乳酪。 strongly He leaned over her, smelling strongly of sweat... 他向她俯过身来，身上散发着浓浓的汗味。 The effect only works well with strongly coloured subjects. 色彩鲜明的主题才会产生这种效果。 18 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](口音)浓重的 If someone has a strong accent, they speak in a distinctive way that shows very clearly what country or region they come from. 'Good, Mr Ryle,' he said in English with a strong French accent. “好的，赖尔先生，”他用带有浓重法国口音的英语说。 19 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](面貌)轮廓分明的 You can say that someone has strong features or a strong face if their face has large, distinctive features. He had a strong Greek nose and olive-black eyes. 他有一个高挺的希腊式鼻子和一双墨橄榄绿色的眼睛。 20 [PHRASE 短语]言行过分；情绪激烈 If someone comes on strong, they make their intentions or feelings clear in an excessive or aggressive way. [V inflects] [INFORMAL 非正式] 'I come on strong sometimes. Don't know why.' She was beginning to feel like a bully. “我有时言行很过分，不知道为什么。”她开始感觉自己像个恶霸。 21 [PHRASE 短语]保持健康；依旧活跃；兴盛不衰 If someone or something is still going strong, they are still alive, in good condition, or popular after a long time. [v-link PHR] [INFORMAL 非正式] The old machinery was still going strong. 这台旧机器依然运转良好。
Oxford	strong ★ WORD FAMILY strong adjective strongly adverb strength noun strengthen verb / strɒŋ ; NAmE strɔːŋ / adjective ( strong·er / strɒŋɡə(r) ; NAmE strɔːŋɡər / , strong·est / strɒŋɡɪst ; NAmE strɔːŋɡɪst / ) having physical power 有体力 1 ★ (of people, animals, etc. 人、动物等 ) having a lot of physical power so that you can lift heavy weights, do hard physical work, etc. 强壮的；强健的 ◆ strong muscles 强健的肌肉 ◆ She wasn't a strong swimmer (= she could not swim well). 她游泳不大行。 ◆ He's strong enough to lift a car! 他力气大得能抬起一辆汽车！ 2 ★ (of a natural or physical force 自然力或物理力 ) having great power 强的；强劲的 ◆ Stay indoors in the middle of the day, when the sun is strongest. 中午阳光最强的时候待在室内。 ◆ a strong wind/current 强风╱流 ◆ a strong magnet 强磁铁 3 ★ having a powerful effect on the body or mind （对身、心影响）强烈的，深刻的 ◆ a strong drug 强效药物 having power over people 有影响力 4 ★ having a lot of power or influence 有权势的；有影响的；有实力的 ◆ a strong leader/government 重权在握的领导人；强有力的政府 5 the strong [plural ] people who are rich or powerful 有钱人；有势者；强势群体 hard to resist/defeat/attack 难以抵抗╱击败╱攻击 6 ★ very powerful and difficult for people to fight against or defeat 强的；强大的；厉害的 ◆ a strong team 强队 ◆ ( figurative) The temptation to tell her everything was very strong. 非常想把一切全都告诉她。 7 ★ (of an argument, evidence, etc. 论点、证据等 ) difficult to attack or criticize 难以辩驳的；确凿的 ◆ There is strong evidence of a link between exercise and a healthy heart. 有充分的证据证明锻炼有益于心脏健康。 ◆ You have a strong case for getting your job back. 你有充分的理由要求恢复你的工作。 opinion/belief/feeling 观点；信念；感情 8 [only before noun ] (of a person 人 ) holding an opinion or a belief very firmly and seriously 坚决的；坚定的；不动摇的；始终不渝的 SYN firm ◆ a strong supporter/opponentof the government 坚决拥护╱反对政府的人 9 ★ (of an opinion, a belief or a feeling 观点、信念或感情 ) very powerful 坚定的；强烈的；深厚的 ◆ strong support for the government 对政府的坚决拥护 ◆ People have strong feelings about this issue. 人们对这个问题反应强烈。 not easily broken 不易破碎 10 ★ (of objects 物体 ) not easily broken or damaged; made well 坚固的；结实的 ◆ a strong chair 结实的椅子 not easily upset 不脆弱 11 ★ not easily upset or frightened; not easily influenced by other people 坚强的；不易受惊吓的；有主见的 ◆ You need strong nerves to ride a bike in London. 在伦敦骑自行车，你可得有胆量。 ◆ It's difficult, I know. But be strong! 我知道这不容易。不过要坚强！ ◆ a strong personality 坚强的个性 ☞see also headstrong , strong-minded , strong-willed likely to succeed 有望成功 12 ★ likely to succeed or happen 有望成功的；可能性大的 ◆ a strong candidate for the job 有望获得这份工作的人选 ◆ You're in a strong positionto negotiate a deal. 你们很有希望通过谈判达成协议。 ◆ There's a strong possibilitythat we'll lose the game. 我们很有可能会输掉比赛。 good at sth 擅长 13 good at sth 擅长的；突出的 ◆ The play has a very strong cast. 这部剧演员阵容强大。 ◆ Mathematics was never my strong point (= I was never very good at it). 数学从来不是我的强项。 number 数目 14 ★ great in number 大量的；众多的 ◆ There was a strong police presence at the demonstration. 示威现场出现了大批警察。 15 used after numbers to show the size of a group （用于数字后，表示某集体的规模）多达…的，计有…的 ◆ a 5 000-strong crowd 多达 5 000 人的群众 ◆ The crowd was 5 000 strong. 聚集的人群有 5 000 人。 healthy 健康 16 ★ (of a person 人 ) not easily affected by disease; healthy 健康的；强壮的；身体好的 ◆ Are you feeling stronger now after your rest? 休息过后，你是不是感觉好些了？ ☞synonyms at well firmly established 稳固 17 ★ firmly established; difficult to destroy 稳固的；牢固的 ◆ a strong marriage 巩固的婚姻 ◆ The college has strong links with local industry. 这所学院同当地产业界有牢固的联系。 business 商业 18 ★ (of prices, an economy, etc. 价格、经济等 ) having a value that is high or increasing 坚挺的；行情看涨的；呈强势的 ◆ strong share prices 行情看涨的股票价格 ◆ The euro is getting stronger against the dollar. 欧元对美元呈强势走向。 19 (of a business or an industry 企业或某行业 ) in a safe financial position 经营状况良好的；景气的 ◆ Their catering business remained strong despite the recession. 尽管出现经济衰退，他们的酒席承办生意仍然景气。 easy to see/hear/feel/smell 易于看╱听╱感觉╱嗅到 20 ★ easy to see, hear, feel or smell; very great or intense 醒目的；响亮的；明显感觉得到的；浓烈的；强烈的 ◆ a strong smell 浓烈的气味 ◆ a strong feeling of nausea 强烈的恶心感觉 ◆ a strong voice (= loud) 洪亮的嗓音 ◆ strong colours 浓重的色彩 ◆ a face with strong features (= large and noticeable) 轮廓分明的面孔 ◆ She spoke with a strong Australian accent. 她说话带有浓重的澳大利亚口音。 ◆ He was under strong pressure to resign. 他承受着要辞职的巨大压力。 food 食物 21 ★ having a lot of flavour 味重的 ◆ strong cheese 味重的奶酪 drinks 饮料 22 ★ containing a lot of a substance 浓的；酽的 ◆ strong black coffee 不加牛奶的浓咖啡 words 言辞 23 (of words or language 言辞或言语 ) having a lot of force, often causing offence to people 强硬的；冒犯的 ◆ The movie has been criticized for strong language (= swearing). 这部电影因有脏话而受到批评。 grammar 语法 24 [usually before noun ] (of a verb 动词 ) forming the past tense and past participle by changing a vowel, not by adding a regular ending, for example sing, sang 强变化的（通过改变元音而不是加规则的词尾来构成动词过去时和过去分词，如 sing、sang） phonetics 语音学 25 [usually before noun ] used to describe the way some words are pronounced when they have stress. For example, the strongform of andis /ænd / . 强读式的，重读的（某些词重读时的读音，如 and 的强式读音为 /ænd / ） OPP weak ▶ strong·ly ★ / strɒŋli ; NAmE strɔːŋli / adverb ◆ a strongly built boat 一艘造得结实的船 ◆ a light shining strongly 一盏发着强光的灯 ◆ a strongly worded protest 措辞强硬的抗议 ◆ He was strongly opposed to the idea. 他坚决反对那个主意。 ◆ This is an issue I feel strongly about (= I have firm opinions about). 这个问题我坚持自己的看法。 ◆ The room smelt strongly of polish. 那个房间里散发着浓浓的上光剂的气味。 IDIOMS be a bit ˈstrong ( BrE) ( informal) used to say that you think what sb has said is unfair or too critical （认为某人的话有失公允或过于苛刻时说）有点言重了 be ˈstrong on sth 1 to be good at sth 擅长某事 ◆ I'm not very strong on dates (= I can't remember the dates of important events). 我不大记得住日期。 2 to have a lot of sth 某事物有很多；强于某一方面 ◆ The report was strong on criticism, but short on practical suggestions. 这份报告批评的话说得多，但可行的建议提得少。 be sb's ˈstrong suit to be a subject that sb knows a lot about 为某人所长 ◆ I'm afraid geography is not my strong suit. 恐怕地理不是我的强项。 come on ˈstrong ( informal) to make your feelings clear in an aggressive way, especially your sexual feelings towards sb 言行过分；（尤指）露骨地调情 going ˈstrong ( informal) to continue to be healthy, active or successful 保持健康；活跃依旧；兴盛不衰 ◆ My grandmother is 90 and still going strong. 我奶奶 90 岁了，还挺硬朗。 ˌhave a ˌstrong ˈstomach to be able to see or do unpleasant things without feeling sick or upset 能忍受令人恶心的事 ☞more at card n. strong stronger strongest strong / strɒŋ ; NAmE strɔːŋ / strong·er / strɒŋɡə(r) ; NAmE strɔːŋɡər / strong·est / strɒŋɡɪst ; NAmE strɔːŋɡɪst / strong·ly / strɒŋli ; NAmE strɔːŋli /
LDC	strongstrong /strɒŋ $ strɒːŋ/ ●●● S1 W1 adjective (comparative stronger, superlative strongest) Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1able to lift heavy things/do hard work having a lot of physical power so that you can lift heavy things, do hard physical work etc: He was a big strong man. Jack was tall and strong.strong hands/arms/muscles etc He picked her up in his big strong arms. I’m not strong enough to fight him. → see Thesaurus box on 0000002not easily broken or damaged not easily broken or damaged: good strong shoes The locks on the doors were solid and strong.3able to deal with difficulty determined and able to deal with a difficult or upsetting situation: I’m not strong enough to take insults and hatred. Laura had a strong character.4powerful having a lot of power or influence: The Fifth French Republic was established with a strong president in 1958. a strong national army Our party is the strongest as we come up to the election.► see thesaurus at powerful 5feelings/opinions strong emotions, opinions, beliefs etc are ones that you feel or believe a lot and are very serious about: He had a strong sense of responsibility to his vocation of preaching. There has been strong support for the strike. The proposal has met with strong opposition from local people.strong feelings/views/opinions Many people have strong feelings about the issue.6affect/influence a strong desire, influence etc affects you very much: He had a strong desire for power. Such feelings may have a strong influence over your decisions. The temptation is very strong.7relationship a strong relationship, friendship etc is very loyal and likely to last a long time: He maintained strong links with the world of the deaf. She still has a strong relationship with her mother. I have a strong commitment to the quality of teaching.8argument/reason etc likely to persuade other people that something is true or the correct thing to do: There is a strong case for an energy conservation programme. They need strong evidence to secure a conviction. a strong argument9likely likely to succeed or happen: She’s a strong candidate for the party leadership.strong possibility/chance/probability A year ago, there was a strong possibility that he wouldn’t live.10healthy healthy, especially after you have been ill: I don’t think her heart is very strong. You’ve been blessed with a strong constitution (=you are healthy and do not easily become ill).11be in a strong position (also gain a strong position) to be in a situation where you have power over other people or are likely to get what you want: The company have gained a strong position in the cheese market.12strong wind/current/tide wind, water etc that moves with great force: A strong wind was blowing across the lake.13good at something very good at something: His writing was strong on description. We beat a team that was much stronger than ourselves.be somebody’s strong point/suit (=the thing that someone is especially good at) Tact never was my strong point.14taste/smell having a taste or smell that you notice easily: strong coffee This cheese has a very strong flavour. a strong smell of petrol15alcohol/drugs etc having a lot of a substance, such as alcohol, that gives something its effect: extra strong beer strong painkillers I haven’t touched strong drink (=alcoholic drinks) for years.16light/colour bright and easy to see: The light was not very strong.► see thesaurus at bright 17strong language speech or writing that contains a lot of swearing: This film is not suitable for children under 12 as it contains strong language.18strong accent the way that someone pronounces words that shows clearly that they come from a particular area or country: a strong German accent19strong nose/chin/features a nose etc that is large and noticeable, especially in an attractive way: She has the same strong features as her mother.20money a strong currency (=the type of money used in a country) does not easily lose its value compared with other currencies21600/10,000 etc strong [only after number] used to give the number of people in a crowd or organization: the company’s 2,200 strong workforce The crowd was 10,000 strong.22be going strong to continue to be active or successful, even after a long time: He celebrated his ninetieth birthday this month, and he’s still going strong. → come on strong at come on COLLOCATIONS– Meanings 5 & 6nounsstrong views/opinions/ideas· She has strong views on education.a strong feeling· I have a lot of strong feelings on the issue.a strong belief· We have a strong belief that everyone has the right to worship freely.a strong sense of something· There is a strong sense of community here.strong support· The idea won strong support in rural areas.strong opposition· There had been strong opposition to the scheme from the national park authority.a strong interest in something· At 16, he developed a strong interest in archaeology.a strong commitment to something· Since its establishment in 1945 the College has had a strong commitment to research.a strong desire for something/to do something· People have a strong desire for personal independence.a strong influence· The experience of living there had a strong influence on me.a strong impression· She made a strong impression on me.a strong temptation· There’s always a strong temptation to put off doing difficult tasks.THESAURUShaving a strong bodystrong having a lot of physical strength: · It took four strong men to lift the piano.· You open it – you’re stronger than I am.powerful very strong – used about someone’s body, arms, muscles etc: · his big powerful shoulders· He was a tall man with a powerful physique.muscular having big muscles and looking strong: · She liked men who were big and muscular.· He had a firm muscular body.well-built a well-built man is strong and tall and has a big body: · Police say the man they are looking for is 36 years old, 6 feet tall, and well-built.hunky informal strong and attractive: · She married hunky Hollywood star Brad Pitt.· He looks hunky, but he’s not really my type.not easily broken or damagedstrong not easily broken or damaged: · The bags are made of strong black plastic.· We need a strong rope for this job.tough strong – used especially about something that can be used a lot without damaging it or making it weaker: · a pair of tough leather boots· Kitchen floors need to be tough enough to withstand heavy use.heavy-duty [only before noun] extremely strong – used about materials, tools, machines etc that are made especially to be used a lot without being easily damaged: · heavy-duty rubber gloves· a heavy-duty carpet for the hallwaysturdy strong and often thick, and not likely to fall over or get broken: · a fence made with sturdy wooden posts· The furniture is simple but sturdy.unbreakable extremely strong and impossible to break: · Babies need to have unbreakable dishes and cups.indestructible impossible to break, damage, or destroy, and lasting forever: · Gold is virtually indestructible.· The pyramids were built as indestructible tombs for the Pharaohs.hard-wearing British English, long-wearing American English used about materials and products that will remain in good condition for a long time even when they are used a lot: · Ceramic tiles are easy to keep clean and hard-wearing.· a hard-wearing fabricdurable especially written used about materials and products that will remain in good condition for a long time – often used on product labels: · The jacket has a durable nylon lining.· Varnish is more durable than paint.robust especially written strongly made – used especially about the structure of something, for example a vehicle or machine: · a mountain bike with a robust frame· The hardware for the computer must be robust and inexpensive.
WDF	strong [strɒŋ] 级别:stronger, strongest CET4CET6TEM4考研 r27271 201 34 47 46 32 42 j458 90550 17762 12417 19898 18772 21701 ADJ473 3090956 ADV21424 10975 Spoken: 497129618 stronger[24970] strongest[7351] 强烈的(36%)，强大的(13%)，强壮的(13%)，坚强的(8%)，强劲的(6%)，浓的(5%)，擅长的(5%)，坚挺的(4%)，结实的(4%)，坚定的(3%)，浓烈的(3%) adj.坚强的；强壮的；牢固的；擅长的 adv.强劲地；猛烈地 n.(Strong)人名；(英)斯特朗

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