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1. Oxford American Dictionary

   strength

   • IPA[streNG(k)TH]

   美式

   • n.
     the quality or state of being physically strong；the influence or power possessed by a person, organization, or country

   • noun: strength, plural noun: strengths

2. • 釋義
   • 片語

   n.

   名詞

   • 1. the quality or state of being physically strong cycling can help you build up your strength 同義詞 power, brawn, brawniness, muscle, muscularity, ... 更多burliness, sturdiness, robustness, toughness, hardiness, lustiness, vigor, energy, force, might, forcefulness, mightiness, informalbeef, welly, literarythew, thewiness反義詞 weakness, puniness, frailty
   • ▪ the influence or power possessed by a person, organization, or country the political and military strength of European governments 同義詞 power, influence, dominance, ascendancy, supremacy, ... 更多leverage, informalclout, beef, literarypuissance反義詞 weakness, impotence
   • ▪ the degree of intensity of a feeling or belief the petition demonstrates the strength of feeling against the proposals 同義詞 intensity, vehemence, force, forcefulness, depth, ... 更多ardor, fervor, violence, degree, level, rarefervency, ardency反義詞 half-heartedness
   • ▪ the cogency of an argument or case the strength of the argument for property taxation 同義詞 cogency, forcefulness, force, weight, power, ... 更多potency, persuasiveness, effectiveness, efficacy, soundness, validity反義詞 weakness, ineffectiveness
   • ▪ the potency, intensity, or speed of a force or natural agency the wind had markedly increased in strength
   • 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 robustness, sturdiness, firmness, toughness, soundness, ... 更多solidity, solidness, durability, stability, impregnability, resistance反義詞 weakness
   • ▪ the emotional or mental qualities necessary in dealing with situations or events that are distressing or difficult many people find strength in religion it takes strength of character to admit one needs help 同義詞 fortitude, resilience, backbone, spirit, strength of character, ... 更多toughness of spirit, firmness, steadfastness, strong-mindedness, stoicism, courage, bravery, pluck, pluckiness, courageousness, braveness, Dunkirk spirit, informalguts, grit, spunk反義詞 vulnerability
   • 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 strong point, advantage, asset, forte, strong suit, ... 更多long suit, aptitude, talent, gift, skill, virtue, speciality, specialty, métier反義詞 failing, fault, flaw, limitation
   • ▪ 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 support, tower/pillar of strength, rock, mainstay, anchor
   • 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 size, extent, magnitude, largeness, greatness, ... 更多complement
   • ▪ the number of people required to make 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 size, extent, magnitude, largeness, greatness, ... 更多complement

   片語

   • from strength
   • go from strength to strength
   • in strength
   • on the strength of
   • pillar of strength