strains
US /streɪnz/
UK /streɪnz/
名詞
1.
應變, 壓力
a force tending to pull or stretch something to an extreme degree
範例:
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The constant pressure put immense strains on the bridge.
持續的壓力給橋樑帶來了巨大的應變。
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The economic crisis put severe strains on public services.
經濟危機給公共服務帶來了巨大的壓力。
2.
拉傷, 勞損
an injury to a muscle or ligament caused by overstretching
範例:
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He suffered several muscle strains during the game.
他在比賽中遭受了幾次肌肉拉傷。
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The doctor diagnosed him with a back strain.
醫生診斷他患有背部勞損。
3.
品種, 菌株
a particular breed, stock, or variety of an animal or plant
範例:
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This new strain of wheat is resistant to disease.
這種新的小麥品種具有抗病性。
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Scientists are studying different strains of bacteria.
科學家正在研究不同菌株的細菌。
動詞
1.
費力, 勞損
to make a strenuous or unusually great effort
範例:
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He had to strain to hear the faint whisper.
他不得不費力去聽那微弱的耳語。
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Don't strain your eyes by reading in the dark.
不要在黑暗中閱讀，以免勞損眼睛。
2.
過濾, 濾出
to pour (a liquid) through a porous material or filter in order to separate out any solid matter
範例:
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She used a sieve to strain the pasta.
她用濾網過濾義大利麵。
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Remember to strain the sauce before serving.
上菜前記得過濾醬汁。