strain
US /streɪn/
UK /streɪn/
1.
tekanan, ketegangan
a force tending to pull or stretch something to an extreme degree
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The constant pressure put a lot of strain on the bridge.
Tekanan konstan memberikan banyak tekanan pada jembatan.
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He felt a strain in his back after lifting the heavy box.
Dia merasakan ketegangan di punggungnya setelah mengangkat kotak berat itu.
2.
galur, varietas
a particular breed, variety, or group of animals or plants
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This new strain of wheat is resistant to disease.
Galur gandum baru ini tahan terhadap penyakit.
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Scientists are studying a new strain of bacteria.
Para ilmuwan sedang mempelajari galur bakteri baru.
1.
berusaha keras, memaksakan
to make a strenuous or unusually great effort
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He had to strain to hear the faint whisper.
Dia harus berusaha keras untuk mendengar bisikan samar itu.
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Don't strain your eyes by reading in the dark.
Jangan memaksakan matamu dengan membaca dalam gelap.
2.
saring, menyaring
to pour (a liquid) through a permeable material in order to separate out suspended matter
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Please strain the pasta before serving.
Tolong saring pasta sebelum disajikan.
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She used a sieve to strain the soup.
Dia menggunakan saringan untuk menyaring sup.