strong
柯林斯詞典
1. ADJ Someone who is strong is healthy with good muscles and can move or carry heavy things, or do hard physical work. 強(qiáng)壯的
I'm not strong enough to carry him. 我不夠強(qiáng)壯，抱不動(dòng)他。
2. ADJ Someone who is strong is confident and determined, and is not easily influenced or worried by other people. 堅(jiān)定的
He is sharp and manipulative with a strong personality. 他機(jī)靈且善于擺布別人，有著很強(qiáng)的個(gè)性。
It's up to managers to be strong and do what they believe is right. 立場(chǎng)堅(jiān)定并做他們認(rèn)為正確的事情是經(jīng)理們的責(zé)任。
3. ADJ Strong objects or materials are not easily broken and can support a lot of weight or resist a lot of strain. 堅(jiān)固的
The vacuum flask has a strong casing, which won't crack or chip. 這個(gè)真空瓶有一個(gè)堅(jiān)固的外殼，不會(huì)破裂。
Glue the mirror in with a strong adhesive. 用牢固的粘合劑把這面鏡子粘上。
4. stronglyADV 堅(jiān)固地[ADV -ed]
The fence was very strongly built, with very large posts. 這個(gè)柵欄用粗大的木樁建得非常堅(jiān)固。
5. ADJ A strong wind, current, or other force has a lot of power or speed, and can cause heavy things to move. (風(fēng)、水流等) 強(qiáng)勁的
Strong winds and torrential rain combined to make conditions terrible for golfers in the Scottish Open. 強(qiáng)風(fēng)和暴雨交加使得蘇格蘭公開(kāi)賽的環(huán)境對(duì)高爾夫球員很糟糕。
A fairly strong current seemed to be moving the whole boat. 一股非常強(qiáng)勁的水流似乎要把整只小船沖走。
6. stronglyADV 強(qiáng)勁地[ADV with v]
The metal is strongly attracted to the surface. 這塊金屬牢牢地附在表面上。
7. ADJ A strong impression or influence has a great effect on someone. (印象或影響) 深刻的; 強(qiáng)烈的
We're glad if our music makes a strong impression, even if it's a negative one. 如果我們的音樂(lè)能產(chǎn)生一個(gè)深刻的印象，即使它是負(fù)面的，我們也很高興。
There will be a strong incentive to enter into a process of negotiation. 將會(huì)有一個(gè)強(qiáng)烈的刺激來(lái)進(jìn)入談判的過(guò)程。
8. stronglyADV 深刻地; 強(qiáng)烈地[ADV with v]
He is strongly influenced by Spanish painters such as Goya and El Greco. 他被戈雅、艾爾·格列柯等西班牙畫(huà)家們強(qiáng)烈地影響了。
9. ADJ If you have strong opinions on something or express them using strong words, you have extreme or very definite opinions which you are willing to express or defend. (觀點(diǎn)、言辭) 堅(jiān)定的
She is known to hold strong views on Cuba. 她因?qū)虐统钟袌?jiān)定的觀點(diǎn)而聞名。
I am a strong supporter of the president. 我是總統(tǒng)的一位堅(jiān)定的支持者。
10. stronglyADV 堅(jiān)定地
Obviously you feel very strongly about this. 顯然你對(duì)此感覺(jué)很堅(jiān)定。
Republicans in the House were strongly opposed to lifting the ban. 眾議院的共和黨人們?cè)鴪?jiān)定地反對(duì)解除該禁令。
11. ADJ If someone in authority takes strong action, they act firmly and severely. 堅(jiān)決的
The American public deserves strong action from Congress. 美國(guó)公眾應(yīng)受到來(lái)自國(guó)會(huì)的堅(jiān)決的行動(dòng)。
12. ADJ If there is a strong case or argument for something, it is supported by a lot of evidence. 有說(shuō)服力的
The testimony presented offered a strong case for acquitting her on grounds of self-defence. 所出示的證據(jù)為以正當(dāng)防衛(wèi)之由宣判她無(wú)罪提供了一個(gè)有說(shuō)服力的理由。
13. stronglyADV 有說(shuō)服力地
He argues strongly for retention of NATO as a guarantee of peace. 他據(jù)理力爭(zhēng)北大西洋公約組織作為一個(gè)和平保障的保留。
14. ADJ If there is a strong possibility or chance that something is true or will happen, it is very likely to be true or to happen. (可能性、機(jī)率) 極大的
There is a strong possibility that the cat contracted the condition by eating contaminated pet food. 有一種極大的可能性就是那只貓吃了受污染的寵物食品而染上了病。
15. ADJ Your strong points are your best qualities or talents, or the things you are good at. 優(yōu)秀的; 擅長(zhǎng)的[ADJ n]
Discretion is not Jeremy's strong point. 謹(jǐn)慎不是杰里米的長(zhǎng)處。
Exports may be the only strong point in the economy over the next six to 12 months. 出口也許是隨后的6至12個(gè)月經(jīng)濟(jì)中的惟一強(qiáng)項(xiàng)。
16. ADJ A strong competitor, candidate, or team is good or likely to succeed. (競(jìng)爭(zhēng)對(duì)手等) 強(qiáng)大的
She was a strong contender for the Olympic team. 她曾是奧林匹克隊(duì)的一個(gè)強(qiáng)大的競(jìng)爭(zhēng)者。
17. ADJ If a relationship or link is strong, it is close and likely to last for a long time. (關(guān)系) 牢固的
He felt he had a relationship strong enough to talk frankly to Sarah. 他覺(jué)得他有著一種足夠牢固的關(guān)系以使他與莎拉坦誠(chéng)地交談。
This has tested our marriage, and we have come through it stronger than ever. 這已經(jīng)考驗(yàn)了我們的婚姻，我們經(jīng)歷它之后比以往更加牢固。
18. ADJ A strong currency, economy, or industry has a high value or is very successful. (貨幣) 堅(jiān)挺的; (經(jīng)濟(jì)、行業(yè)) 有實(shí)力的
The U.S. dollar continued its strong performance in Tokyo today. 美元今天在東京繼續(xù)了其堅(jiān)挺的表現(xiàn)。
19. ADJ If something is a strong element or part of something else, it is an important or large part of it. (成分) 重要的; 強(qiáng)大的
We are especially encouraged by the strong representation, this year, of women in information technology disciplines. 我們尤其被今年女性在信息技術(shù)學(xué)科中的重要表現(xiàn)所鼓舞。
20. ADJ You can use strong when you are saying how many people there are in a group. For example, if a group is twenty strong, there are twenty people in it. 多達(dá)…的[num ADJ]
Ukraine indicated that it would establish its own army, 400,000 strong. 烏克蘭表示它將建立自己的軍隊(duì)，多達(dá)40萬(wàn)人。
21. ADJ A strong drink, chemical, or drug contains a lot of the particular substance which makes it effective. (飲品) 濃的; (化學(xué)品、藥物) 含量高的
Strong coffee or tea late at night may cause sleeplessness. 晚上喝濃咖啡或濃茶可能引起失眠。
22. ADJ A strong colour, flavour, smell, sound, or light is intense and easily noticed. (顏色、味道) 濃烈的; 響亮的; (光線) 強(qiáng)烈的
As she went past there was a gust of strong perfume. 當(dāng)她經(jīng)過(guò)時(shí)有一股濃烈的香水味。
23. stronglyADV 濃烈地; 響亮地; 強(qiáng)烈地[ADV with v]
He leaned over her, smelling strongly of sweat. 他朝她俯下身來(lái)，散發(fā)著濃烈的汗味。
24. ADJ If someone has a strong accent, they speak in a distinctive way that shows very clearly what country or region they come from. (口音) 濃重的
"Good, Mr. Ryle," he said in English with a strong French accent. “好，賴爾先生，”他用帶著濃重的法國(guó)口音的英語(yǔ)說(shuō)道。
25. PHRASE If someone or something is still going strong, they are still alive, in good condition, or popular after a long time. 狀況良好; 興盛不衰[非正式]
The old machinery was still going strong. 這臺(tái)舊機(jī)器依然狀況良好。
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strong /str??/ (stronger/str??/)
劍橋詞典
- He was swept out to sea by the strong current .
- I'm not a strong swimmer so I prefer not to go out of my depth .
- You'll need a strong abrasive for cleaning this sink .
- The strong police presence only heightened the tension among the crowd .
- A strong wind will favour the bigger boats .
- He's a strong advocate of state ownership of the railways .
- She left home in the face of strong opposition from her parents .
- Some people put their faith in strong leaders rather than sound policies .
- What this state needs is really strong government .
- I don't think that's a very strong argument .
- He's got a strong French accent .
- There was a strong smell of burning .
- The sun was so strong we had to pull down the blinds .
- The stink of rotting seaweed was strong along the seashore.
- How do you like your tea - strong or weak ?
- Mind that box - the bottom isn't very strong.
- He has a very strong constitution .
- He has good strong digestion .
- The bags we sell have very strong seams , so they will last for years .
- These are good strong toys for tiny tots .
strong adjective (NOT WEAK)
powerful ; having or using great force or control強(qiáng)有力的，強(qiáng)勁的；強(qiáng)壯的；強(qiáng)烈的
She must be very strong to carry such a weight on her back. 能把這么重的東西背在背上，她一定非常強(qiáng)健。
It is surely the duty of the stronger members in a society to help those who are weak . 任何社會(huì)中幫助弱者都是強(qiáng)者不可推卸的責(zé)任。
My grandmother had a strong influence /effect on my early childhood . 我祖母在我的幼年對(duì)我影響很大。
Strong winds are forecast in the area for the next few days . 預(yù)計(jì)未來(lái)幾天這一地區(qū)將有大風(fēng)。
It's surprising what strong memories a photograph can produce . 一張像片可以引起如此深刻的記憶，實(shí)在令人驚訝。
Get Carl to lift it - he's as strong as an ox (= very strong). 讓卡爾來(lái)提吧——他像牛一樣壯。
effective ; of a good quality or level and likely to be successful
有效的；有望成功的
We will need strong policies if our economic problems are to be solved . 要解決我們的經(jīng)濟(jì)問(wèn)題，需要采取強(qiáng)有力的政策。
I can give you stronger pain-killing drugs if these aren't strong enough. 如果這些止痛藥藥力不夠的話，我可以給你一些藥效更強(qiáng)的。
Strong trading links exist between us and many South American countries . 我們已和許多南美洲國(guó)家建立了牢固的貿(mào)易關(guān)系。
skilled or good at doing something
精通的，擅長(zhǎng)的；突出的
Without a doubt , she's the strongest candidate we've interviewed for the job . 毫無(wú)疑問(wèn)，在我們所面試的這個(gè)職位的求職者中，她是能力最強(qiáng)的。
As a guitarist , he's strong on (= good at) technique but lacks feeling in some pieces . 作為一名吉他手，他的演奏技法很嫻熟，不過(guò)也許在演奏某些曲子時(shí)缺乏感情。
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strong adjective (DETERMINED)
difficult to argue with; firm and determined堅(jiān)決的，堅(jiān)定的，不動(dòng)搖的
She has strong opinions about religion . 她有非常堅(jiān)定的宗教主張。
He has a strong personality , but don't let him bully you. 他個(gè)性很強(qiáng)，但別讓他欺侮你。
Most of the group have strong views on the subject of divorce . 大部分小組成員對(duì)于離婚的看法非常固執(zhí)。
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strong adjective (NOTICEABLE)
If a taste , smell , etc. is strong, it is very noticeable or powerful .（味道、氣味等）濃的，重的，強(qiáng)烈的
A strong light was shining straight in my eyes . 一道強(qiáng)光直刺進(jìn)我的眼里。
There's a really strong smell of bleach in the corridor . 走廊里有一股極為刺鼻的漂白粉味。
This coffee is too strong for me. 這種咖啡對(duì)我來(lái)說(shuō)太濃了。
The room was decorated in very strong colours . 房間裝飾的色調(diào)非常亮麗。
What a strong likeness there is between the brothers ! 兄弟倆長(zhǎng)得真像。
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strong adjective (DIFFICULT TO BREAK)
difficult to break , destroy , or make sick , or able to support a heavy weight or force牢固的，強(qiáng)健的；結(jié)實(shí)的；堅(jiān)固的
a strong box /chair 結(jié)實(shí)的盒子／椅子
The window is made from very strong glass - it won't shatter . 窗戶用的是強(qiáng)化玻璃——不會(huì)碎。
It's a serious disease , but he's very strong - I think he'll pull through. 他的病情嚴(yán)重，但是他很強(qiáng)壯——我相信他能挺過(guò)來(lái)的。
也見(jiàn) strength (POWER)
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strong adjective (LIKELY)
very likely to happen可能性很大的，很有可能的
There's a strong possibility /likelihood of finding the child within the next few hours . 很有可能在隨后的幾個(gè)小時(shí)內(nèi)找到孩子。
The treatment's chances of success are stronger if it is started as soon as the disease is diagnosed . 該病確診后如果馬上接受治療，治愈的可能性會(huì)大很多。
strong adjective (IN NUMBER)
[ 只用在名詞后面的形容詞 ]having the stated number of people , members , etc.
多達(dá)…的，計(jì)有…的
The crowd had grown to be several hundred strong. 人群數(shù)量已經(jīng)增加到幾百人。
也見(jiàn) strength (NUMBER)
strong adjective (CHEMISTRY)
chemistry specializedA strong acid , alkali , or chemical base produces many ions (= atoms with an electrical charge ) when it is dissolved in water .
強(qiáng)的（酸、堿或某種化學(xué)成分）
習(xí)語(yǔ)
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