stress 1 S3 W3 AC / stres / 名词 #

1 worry [可数和不可数名词] continuous feelings of worry about your work or personal life, that prevent you from relaxing → strain :

Your headaches are due to stress.

Janet’s been under a lot of stress since her mother’s illness.

all the stresses of public life

A lot of illnesses are stress-related.

2 force [可数和不可数名词] the physical force or pressure on an object :

Shoes with high heels put a great deal of stress on knees and ankles.

3 importance [不可数名词] the special attention or importance given to a particular idea, fact, or activity 同义词 emphasis

put/lay stress on something

Pugh laid particular stress on the need for discipline.

4 word/music [可数和不可数名词] the degree of force or loudness with which a part of a word is 代词 ced or a note in music is played, which makes it sound stronger than other parts or notes

COLLOCATIONS

动词

suffer from stress If you are suffering from stress, you may be more likely to become ill.

cause stress Moving house often causes stress.

cope with/deal with stress People find different ways of dealing with stress.

reduce/relieve stress Don’t resort to alcohol to relieve your stress.

形容词

great/considerable/enormous Staff experienced considerable stress as a result of the changes.

mental/emotional stress It was a time of great emotional stress for me.

短语

be under stress She’s been under a lot of stress lately.

a cause of stress Balancing work and family is the main cause of stress for many people.

signs/symptoms/effects of stress Headaches, migraines, and irritability are all signs of stress. | The effects of stress are subtle and sometimes difficult to see.

sb’s stress level ( also sb’s level of stress ) Exercise reduces stress levels.

stresses and strains (= a lot of different worries that are caused by something ) the stresses and strains of everyday life

stress management Some patients may benefit from being taught stress management skills.

THESAURUS

the feeling of being worried

worry the feeling of not being happy or relaxed and thinking a lot about a problem or something that is wrong : She was sick with worry over her daughter. | the look of worry on his face

anxiety the feeling of being worried because you think that something bad has happened or will happen, and you feel that you have no control over the situation : The thought of having to give a speech filled me with anxiety. | The increase in heating costs is causing a lot of anxiety among elderly people.

concern a worried feeling – use this especially when many people are worried about a problem that affects everyone : The shortage of water is beginning to cause widespread concern.

stress the feeling of being worried all the time, for example about work or personal problems, which can make you ill or very tired : Her financial problems were causing her a lot of stress.

anguish a feeling of extreme mental suffering caused by worry : How could her parents survive the anguish of not knowing what had happened to her? | When she spoke, her voice was full of anguish.

angst a strong feeling of worry and anxiety because you are worried about your life, your future, or what you should do in a particular situation : The letter was full of teenage angst - would she ever be able to find another boyfriend? | There was much angst about the decision.

stress 2 S3 W3 AC verb [及物动词] #

1 to emphasize a statement, fact, or idea stress that The report stressed that student math skills need to improve. Crawford stressed the need for more housing downtown. She stressed the importance of a balanced diet. 2 to pronounce a word or part of a word so that it sounds louder or more forceful :
The word ‘machine’ is stressed on the second syllable.

COLLOCATIONS

nouns stress the importance of something He has always stressed the importance of a stable family. stress the need for something She stressed the need for more effective policing. stress a point This point needs to be stressed. stress a fact Medicines usually stress the fact that you must not exceed the stated dose. stress the role of somebody/something In her speech, she stressed the role of parents in preventing youth crime. stress your commitment to (doing) something The President stressed his commitment to tackling world poverty.

THESAURUS

emphasize to say strongly or show clearly that a fact, idea etc is especially important : Our company emphasizes the need for good communication between staff. stress to emphasize something when you are talking about a subject : Most schools stress the importance of parental involvement in their child’s learning. | He stressed the need for parents to listen to their children. highlight to show that something is important, so that people will pay special attention to it : This case highlights the need for tougher laws on gun ownership. | The report highlights the decline in the numbers of native plants and insects. underline/underscore to help to show clearly that a fact is true, especially a fact that is already known : These attacks underline the fact that the security situation here remains fragile. | The president’s speech repeatedly underscored the progress that has been made. accentuate to show something clearly and make it easier to notice : The recent economic crisis has accentuated the gap between the rich and the poor. overemphasize to emphasize something too much : The relation between food and health is often overemphasized in my view. play up to emphasize something and make it seem more important than it really is, especially to get advantages for yourself : The story has been played up by the media. | The Labour party had a great time playing up the Conservatives’ problems.

stress somebody out phrasal verb informal to make someone so worried or nervous that they cannot relax :
Studying for exams always stresses me out.