strains
US /streɪnz/
UK /streɪnz/
名词
1.
应变, 压力
a force tending to pull or stretch something to an extreme degree
示例:
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The constant pressure put immense strains on the bridge.
持续的压力给桥梁带来了巨大的应变。
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The economic crisis put severe strains on public services.
经济危机给公共服务带来了巨大的压力。
2.
拉伤, 劳损
an injury to a muscle or ligament caused by overstretching
示例:
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He suffered several muscle strains during the game.
他在比赛中遭受了几次肌肉拉伤。
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The doctor diagnosed him with a back strain.
医生诊断他患有背部劳损。
3.
品种, 菌株
a particular breed, stock, or variety of an animal or plant
示例:
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This new strain of wheat is resistant to disease.
这种新的小麦品种具有抗病性。
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Scientists are studying different strains of bacteria.
科学家正在研究不同菌株的细菌。
动词
1.
费力, 劳损
to make a strenuous or unusually great effort
示例:
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He had to strain to hear the faint whisper.
他不得不费力去听那微弱的耳语。
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Don't strain your eyes by reading in the dark.
不要在黑暗中阅读，以免劳损眼睛。
2.
过滤, 滤出
to pour (a liquid) through a porous material or filter in order to separate out any solid matter
示例:
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She used a sieve to strain the pasta.
她用滤网过滤意大利面。
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Remember to strain the sauce before serving.
上菜前记得过滤酱汁。