What does stressed mean?

Feeling worried and unable to relax Pronounced with greater emphasis than surrounding sounds Experiencing physical force that may cause strain or damage

stressed

/strest/

CEFR level B1Topic EmotionWord #2630 in the learning path

焦虑的；压力大的

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Definitions

adj. Feeling worried and unable to relax

焦虑的；压力大的

adj. Pronounced with greater emphasis than surrounding sounds

重读的

adj. Experiencing physical force that may cause strain or damage

受应力的

Example

I felt stressed before my first driving lesson.

第一次上驾驶课之前，我感到很紧张。

Students who feel stressed during examinations may benefit from regular exercise and adequate sleep.

在考试期间感到焦虑的学生，可能会从规律运动和充足睡眠中受益。

Collocations

feel stressed
stressed about exams
a stressed syllable
highly stressed components

Word family

stress (n.)
stress (v.)
stressful (adj.)

Synonyms

anxious
tense

Antonyms

relaxed
unstressed

Usage tip

也可作stress的过去式或过去分词，表示“强调”。

FAQ

What does stressed mean?: Feeling worried and unable to relax Pronounced with greater emphasis than surrounding sounds Experiencing physical force that may cause strain or damage
How is stressed pronounced?: UK /strest/, US /strest/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.