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stress

🇬🇧 UK/stres/🇺🇸 US
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLB1

Definitions

n.

Mental or emotional pressure or tension; special emphasis placed on something; the emphasis given to a syllable or word

压力;紧张;重音;强调

v.

To emphasize something; to cause emotional pressure or worry in someone

强调;使紧张;重读

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
stressdraw tight, bind
=stress

Common Collocations

  • 1.under stress承受压力
  • 2.stress relief减压
  • 3.work stress工作压力

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Work-related stress is one of the leading causes of burnout today.

  • 2.

    The teacher stressed the importance of reviewing notes after each class.

  • 3.

    Doctors advise regular exercise to reduce chronic stress effectively.

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