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strike

/straɪk/

CEFR level B2Topic WorkWord #4789 in the learning path

罢工

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Definitions

n. a refusal to work to demand better employment conditions

罢工

v. hit someone or something with force

击打;撞击

v. occur suddenly to someone or create a strong impression

突然想到;给……印象

Example

The drivers are on strike, so we walked home.

司机们正在罢工,所以我们走路回了家。

Workers may go on strike when negotiations over pay and working conditions fail.

当有关薪酬和工作条件的谈判失败时,工人可能会举行罢工。

Collocations

  • go on strike
  • be on strike
  • strike a balance
  • strike someone as unusual

Word family

  • striker (n.)
  • striking (adj.)

Synonyms

  • hit

Usage tip

过去式struck;过去分词通常也用struck。

FAQ

What does strike mean?
a refusal to work to demand better employment conditions hit someone or something with force occur suddenly to someone or create a strong impression
How is strike pronounced?
UK /straɪk/, US /straɪk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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