stressful
UK/'stresfʊl/US
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Definitions
adj.
Causing mental stress or anxiety.
压力大的，令人紧张的。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedstress + -ful (full of) = full of stress, i.e. causing it. A stressful job is one loaded with pressure.
Root strain still carries 57 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.stressful situation紧张的局面
- 2.stressful job压力大的工作
- 3.stressful experience令人焦虑的经历
- 4.find something stressful觉得某事有压力
Example Sentences
- 1.
Moving house is one of the most stressful things you can do.
- 2.
She finds public speaking really stressful.