- pressure or tension exerted on a material object压力, 重压：
the distribution of stress is uniform across the bar.
杆上压力分布是均衡的。
- the degree of this measured in units of force per unit area压强。
- a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances精神压力; 紧张：
he's obviously under a lot of stress
显然, 他的压力非常大
in combination stress-related illnesses.与压力有关的疾病。
- count noun something that causes such a state造成压力的因素：
the stresses and strains of public life.
公务的紧张与压力。
- particular emphasis or importance着重, 强调：
he has started to lay greater stress on the government's role in industry.
他开始更加强调政府在工业方面的作用。
- emphasis given to a particular syllable or word in speech, typically through a combination of relatively greater loudness, higher pitch, and longer duration重音; 重读：
normally, the stress falls on the first syllable.
正常情况下, 重音在第一音节上。
- reporting verb give particular emphasis or importance to (a point, statement, or idea) made in speech or writing着重, 强调：
with obj. they stressed the need for reform他们强调改革的必要性
with clause she was anxious to stress that her daughter's safety was her only concern她急于强调女儿的安全是她唯一的担心
with direct speech 'I want it done very, very neatly,' she stressed.她强调道：“我要求做得非常非常干净利落。”
- with obj. give emphasis to (a syllable or word) when pronouncing it重读, 用重音读。
- subject to pressure or tension使受压力, 使受重压：
this type of workout does stress the shoulder and knee joints.
这种锻炼肯定会使肩和膝关节受到压力。
- with obj. cause mental or emotional strain or tension in使紧张, 使紧迫：
I avoid many of the things that used to stress me before
我避免许多以往会使我紧张的事
as adj. stressed she should see a doctor if she is feeling particularly stressed out.如果她感到心理压力极大就应当看医生。
- no obj. informal become tense or anxious; worry〈非正式〉紧张; 忧虑, 担心：
don't stress - there's plenty of time to get a grip on the situation.
不用担心, 有足够时间来控制局势。