stroke
UK/strәuk/US
NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFLGREB2
Definitions
n.
A sudden blockage or rupture of a blood vessel in the brain; a blow or hit; a single movement in swimming or writing.
中风；一击；笔划；（游泳）划水动作
v.
To move one's hand gently over a surface; to caress.
抚摸；轻抚
Root Breakdown
Native Englishstrokeother
=stroke
Common Collocations
- 1.suffer a stroke中风
- 2.brush stroke笔触
- 3.stroke of luck一次幸运
- 4.swimming stroke游泳姿势
Example Sentences
- 1.
My grandfather suffered a stroke last year and lost his ability to speak.
- 2.
The artist completed the painting with a few bold strokes of the brush.
- 3.
She won the race with a powerful freestyle stroke.