| Id | ESLPod_0893_WE_1460 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 893 |
| Episode Title | Sports-Related Injuries |
| Phrase | strain |
| Text | The word "strain," in this podcast, describes a muscle that hurts because it has been pulled or stretched too far, or because it has been used too much: "Many people experience eye strain if they look at a computer screen all day." The word "strain" can also mean facing a lot of pressure or stress: "Teruhisa has been under a lot of strain at work lately." Or, "Having little kids can put a lot of strain on a marriage." When talking about plants and animals, a "strain" is a type of organism: "Have scientists found an antibiotic for this strain of bacteria?" Finally, a "strained" relationship is a tense, uncomfortable relationship: "Reyad has always had a strained relationship with his mother-in-law." |
| Topics | Entertainment + Sports | Health + Medicine |
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