strength
- IPA[strɛŋ(k)θ]
英式
- the quality or state of being physically strong；the influence or power possessed by a person, organization, or country
noun: strength, plural noun: strengths
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- 1. the quality or state of being physically strong cycling can help you build up your strength 同義詞 反義詞
- ▪ the influence or power possessed by a person, organization, or country the political and military strength of European governments 同義詞 反義詞
- ▪ the degree of intensity of a feeling or belief the petition demonstrates the strength of feeling against the proposals 同義詞 反義詞
- ▪ the extent to which an argument or case is sound or convincing the strength of the argument for property taxation 同義詞 反義詞
- ▪ the potency, intensity, or speed of a force or natural agency the wind had markedly increased in strength
- ▪ the potential of a hand to win tricks, arising from the number and type of high cards it contains.
- 2. the capacity of an object or substance to withstand great force or pressure they were taking no chances with the strength of the retaining wall 同義詞 反義詞
- ▪ the emotional or mental qualities necessary in dealing with difficult or distressing situations many people find strength in religion it takes strength of character to admit one needs help 同義詞 反義詞
- 3. the potency or degree of concentration of a drug, chemical, or drink it's double the strength of your average beer the solution comes in two strengths
- 4. a good or beneficial quality or attribute of a person or thing the strengths and weaknesses of their sales and marketing operation his strength was his obsessive single-mindedness 同義詞 反義詞
- ▪ literary a person or thing perceived as a source of mental or emotional support he was my closest friend, my strength and shield 同義詞
- 5. the number of people comprising a group, typically a team or army the peacetime strength of the army was 415,000 同義詞
- ▪ a number of people required to make such a group complete we are now more than 100 officers below strength some units will be maintained at full strength while others will rely on reserves 同義詞
- the ability and skill possessed by the reserve members of a sports team: the team will rely on its bench strength at the hockey tournament
Oxford American Dictionary
- the ability and skill possessed by the reserve members of a sports team: the team will rely on its bench strength at the hockey tournament
Oxford Dictionary
- in large numbers
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- from a secure or advantageous position
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- the resistance of a material to breaking under compression.
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- very strong or powerful: an industrial-strength cleaner
Oxford Dictionary
- in large numbers
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- the resistance of a material to breaking under tension.
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- the quality or state of being physically strong: cycling can help you build up your strength
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