Definitions
n. pressure or difficulty that tests someone's strength or resources
压力；负担
v. to injure or overwork a muscle or body part
拉伤；使过度用力
n. a particular type of plant, animal, or microorganism
品种；菌株；毒株
Example
I strained my back while lifting that heavy box.
我搬那个沉重的箱子时拉伤了背部。
Rapid population growth puts considerable strain on public services, particularly housing and healthcare in large cities.
人口快速增长给公共服务带来巨大压力，尤其是大城市的住房和医疗服务。
Collocations
- put a strain on
- under strain
- strain a muscle
- a strain of virus
Word family
- strained (adj.)
Synonyms
- pressure
- burden
Usage tip
strain可指拉伤；sprain主要指关节扭伤。
FAQ
- What does strain mean?
- pressure or difficulty that tests someone's strength or resources to injure or overwork a muscle or body part a particular type of plant, animal, or microorganism
- How is strain pronounced?
- UK /streɪn/, US /streɪn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
