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strain n.拉紧；紧张；血统；笔调；（动植物或疾病的）品种v.拉紧；劳累；过分使用 (1) 绷紧的绳子终于断了。(2) 拖船开始拉紧了，远洋客轮徐徐离开了码头。(3) 测试时，她所有的感官都处于紧张状态。(4) 由于供给突然被切断，我们感到了沉重的压力。(5) 他的德意志民族的血统使得他喜欢研究哲学。(6) 他培育出一个新的绵羊品种。(7) 任何流感大流行都令人不安，特别是当一种新型毒株介入的时候。(8) 负载过重会把绳子拉紧到崩断的地步。(9) 为了避免拉伤肌肉,跑步前做做准备活动很重要。 This word has many, many meanings. Athletes strain their knees, which strains the emotions of their fans. Usually, you have to strain a little to accomplish anything, like getting an A in math. A strain may also be a line, like a line of ancestry, of thought, or a melodic line in music. Maybe you have to strain to hear the quiet flute in an orchestra. Another meaning is to pass something through a filter, like tea leaves.

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英 [streɪn] 美 [streɪn] (1) The rope finally broke under the strain.(2) The tugs took up the strain and the ocean liner edged away from the quayside.(3) All her senses were on the strain when the test was going on.(4) A sudden and severe strain was placed upon us by the cutting off of these supplies.(5) The Germany strain in him makes him like philosophy.(6) He created a new strain of sheep.(7) Any flu epidemic is worrisome, especially when a new strain of flu bug is involved.(8) Too heavy a load will strain the rope to its breaking point.(9) A warm-up is important before a run so as not to strain any muscles. The noun strain is a stretch, effort, or exertion — you can strain your ankle or patience. 1[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2[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。3[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4[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。5[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。6[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7[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。8[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。9[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。10[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11[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12[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。13See also:eye strain；repetitive strain injury；

英语单词	strain
英美音标	英 [streɪn] 美 [streɪn]
中文释义	n.拉紧；紧张；血统；笔调；（动植物或疾病的）品种 v.拉紧；劳累；过分使用
英语例句	(1) The rope finally broke under the strain. (2) The tugs took up the strain and the ocean liner edged away from the quayside. (3) All her senses were on the strain when the test was going on. (4) A sudden and severe strain was placed upon us by the cutting off of these supplies. (5) The Germany strain in him makes him like philosophy. (6) He created a new strain of sheep. (7) Any flu epidemic is worrisome, especially when a new strain of flu bug is involved. (8) Too heavy a load will strain the rope to its breaking point. (9) A warm-up is important before a run so as not to strain any muscles.
中文例句	(1) 绷紧的绳子终于断了。 (2) 拖船开始拉紧了，远洋客轮徐徐离开了码头。 (3) 测试时，她所有的感官都处于紧张状态。 (4) 由于供给突然被切断，我们感到了沉重的压力。 (5) 他的德意志民族的血统使得他喜欢研究哲学。 (6) 他培育出一个新的绵羊品种。 (7) 任何流感大流行都令人不安，特别是当一种新型毒株介入的时候。 (8) 负载过重会把绳子拉紧到崩断的地步。 (9) 为了避免拉伤肌肉,跑步前做做准备活动很重要。
vocabulary简明	The noun strain is a stretch, effort, or exertion — you can strain your ankle or patience.
vocabulary扩展	This word has many, many meanings. Athletes strain their knees, which strains the emotions of their fans. Usually, you have to strain a little to accomplish anything, like getting an A in math. A strain may also be a line, like a line of ancestry, of thought, or a melodic line in music. Maybe you have to strain to hear the quiet flute in an orchestra. Another meaning is to pass something through a filter, like tea leaves.
柯林斯解释	1 [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 2 [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。 3 [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 4 [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。 5 [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。 6 [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 7 [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。 8 [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。 9 [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。 10 [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 11 [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 12 [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。 13 See also:eye strain ；repetitive strain injury ；

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