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nounverb Their marriage is under great strain at the moment. 眼下他们的婚姻关系非常紧张。 These repayments are putting a strain on our finances. 偿还这些债务对我们的财务状况形成了压力。 Relax, and let us take the strain (= do things for you). 你歇一下，我们来顶一会儿。 The transport service cannot cope with the strain of so many additional passengers. 运输部门无法应对增加这么多乘客所带来的紧张局面。 You will learn to cope with the stresses and strains of public life. 你要学会应付公众人物生活的紧张和辛劳。 I found it a strain having to concentrate for so long. 我觉得这么长时间全神贯注挺累的。 There are strains in the relationship between the two countries. The rope broke under the strain. 绳子给拉断了。 You should try not to place too much strain on muscles and joints. 你要尽量不让肌肉和关节太吃力。 The ground here cannot take the strain of a large building. 这块地承受不住大型建筑的压力。 The cable has a 140kg breaking strain (= it will break when it is stretched or pulled by a force greater than this). 这种缆索的断裂应变力为 140 千克。 a calf/groin/leg strain腿肚子／腹股沟／腿部拉伤 muscle strain肌肉劳损 a new strain of mosquitoes resistant to the poison对这种毒药有抗药性的新品种蚊子 This is only one of the many strains of the disease. 这种病有许多类型，这只是其中之一。 He had a definite strain of snobbery in him. 他这个人明显有一股势利小人的气味。 She could hear the strains of Mozart through the window. 她听见从窗户飘出的莫扎特的旋律。 She was unable to attend because of the pressures of work.由于工作紧张，她不能出席。 stress-related illnesses与精神压力有关的疾病 nervous tension神经紧张 I found it a strain looking after four children.我觉得照料四个孩子挺累的。 After three years, their marriage was beginning to show signs of strain. After weeks of overtime, she was starting to feel the strain. After weeks of uncertainty, the strain was beginning to take its toll. Gerrard will play if he can shake off a slight thigh strain. H5N1 is a strain of avian influenza. He broke down under the strain of having to work twelve hours a day. I found it a bit of a strain making conversation with her. Increasing demand is placing undue strain on services. It’s a real strain having to get up so early! Losing the business put a strain on their relationship. Television newsreaders come under enormous strain. The Internet takes the strain out of shopping. The ice gave way under the strain. The mental strain of sharing an office with Alison was starting to show. The new scheme is designed to take the strain out of shopping. There’s too much strain on the corner of the table. You’ll get eye strain if you don’t put the light on. a fishing line with a 15lb breaking strain the stresses and strains of a long day He heard the familiar strains of a tango coming from the club. I found it a strain looking after four children.我觉得照料四个孩子挺累的。 Relax, and let us take the strain. 你歇一下，我们来顶一会儿。 The cable has a 140kg breaking strain. 这种缆索的断裂应变力为 140 千克。 The rope broke under the strain. 绳子给拉断了。 a calf/groin/leg strain腿肚子／腹股沟／腿部拉伤 to strain a muscle拉伤肌肉 You’ll strain your back carrying those heavy suitcases. strain something to do something I strained my ears (= listened very hard) to catch what they were saying. 我竖起耳朵去听他们在说些什么。 strain something Necks were strained for a glimpse of the stranger. 大家伸长了脖子想看一看这个陌生人。 strain to do something People were straining to see what was going on. 人们翘首企足看发生了什么事。 strain (something) (for something) He burst to the surface, straining for air. 他冲出水面，使劲吸气。 Bend gently to the left without straining. 轻轻向左弯，不要用力。 The sudden influx of visitors is straining hotels in the town to the limit. 游客突然涌入，城里的旅馆全都爆满。 His constant complaints were straining our patience. 他没完没了的抱怨让我们忍无可忍。 The dispute has strained relations between the two countries (= made them difficult). 这场争端使两国关系紧张起来。 Her latest version of events strained their credulity still further. She strained against the ropes that held her. 她使劲挣了挣拴着她的绳子。 The dogs were straining at the leash, eager to get to the park. 几条狗用力拽着皮带，急于要去公园。 strain something Use a colander to strain the vegetables. 把蔬菜放在漏筐里控控水。 strain something off Strain off any excess liquid. 滤掉多余的液体。 Like all youngsters, he's straining at the leash to leave home. 跟所有年轻人一样，他也急于离开家生活。 He strained every nerve to snatch victory from defeat.He injured his knee playing hockey. 他打曲棍球时膝盖受了伤。 Three people were injured in the crash.撞车事故中有三人受伤。 50 people were seriously wounded in the attack.这次攻击中有 50 人受重伤。 Did you hurt yourself? 你伤着自己了吗？ Don’t strain your eyes by reading in poor light.别在光线不足的地方看书把眼睛给伤了。 I strained forward to get a better view. Our public health laboratories are strained to (the) breaking point. Several men were straining at a rope, trying to move the stalled vehicle. The company is already straining under the weight of a $12 billion debt. The dispute severely strained relations between the two countries. The dogs were straining against the sled. Their ears strained for any slight sound. We had to strain to hear what was being said. You could see he was straining hard to understand. Are you sure you can carry all that? Don’t strain yourself. Don’t strain your eyes by reading in poor light.别在光线不足的地方看书把眼睛给伤了。 Strain the juice from the cherries into a small saucepan. You’ll strain your back carrying those heavy suitcases. |