英语词汇“strong”的释义、区别辨析及用法例句-英语同义词词典

strongstrong /strɔŋ/ adjective 1 able to lift or carry heavy things and do a lot of physical work► strong

having a lot of physical power, so you can lift heavy things or do hard physical work:

It took four strong men to lift the piano.

Can you open this jar? You're stronger than I am.

► powerful

very strong. Powerful is used especially in writing, and you use it about muscles or a part of someone's body:

He has very powerful arms and shoulders because he swims so much.

► muscular

having big strong muscles and looking strong:

If you want a more muscular body, you should try lifting weights.

► well-built

a well-built man is strong and tall in an attractive way. Well-built is used especially in writing:

A well-built young man in a military uniform entered the room.

► tough

physically strong and able to deal with difficult situations or pain:

I worried when my grandma got sick, but she is tough and got better quickly.

ANTONYMS ➔ see weak (1)ADVERBS: strongYou can make the adjective powerful into an adverb by using an -ly ending: His arms were powerfully strong from lifting weights.2 determined and confident► strong

determined, confident, and able to deal with difficult situations:

Mom had to be very strong when our father left us.

The country needs a strong leader at this difficult time.

► forceful

strong and confident, and expressing opinions firmly or clearly in a way that makes other people agree with you:

He gave a forceful reply to the criticisms.

► tough

strong and confident, and able to deal with difficult situations without changing your mind. Tough seems more informal than strong:

As a lawyer, she is known for being tough and getting her clients what they want.

ADVERBS: strongYou can make the adjectives strong, forceful, and tough into adverbs by using an -ly ending: We strongly appeal to the committee to reconsider. | He replied forcefully to the criticisms. | She wrote a toughly worded letter to the school.3 not easily broken or damaged► strong

not easily broken or damaged:

The bags are made of strong black plastic.

You'll need a strong piece of rope for towing the car.

► sturdy

strong and often thick, and not likely to fall over or get broken. You use sturdy about things that people make, such as buildings or furniture:

The furniture is simple but sturdy.

The fence was made with sturdy wooden posts.

► heavy-duty

extremely strong. You use heavy-duty about things like materials, tools, or machines that have to be stronger than usual because they will be used a lot or used in difficult conditions:

I wear heavy-duty rubber gloves when I clean the bathrooms.

► durable

substances or products that are durable are strong and will last a long time, even if they are used a lot. Durable is especially used to describe products, for example in advertising:

Aluminum is stronger and more durable than plastic.

► tough (informal)

tough means the same as durable but sounds informal:

The rubber on the tires is tough enough to last for two years of constant use.

► robust (formal)

strongly made. You use robust especially about the structure of something, for example a vehicle or machine:

It is a light but robust bike, probably the best you can get for that price.

ANTONYMS ➔ see weak (2)ADVERBS: strongYou can make the adjectives sturdy and durable into adverbs by using an -ly ending: The furniture is simple but sturdily built. | Their products are durably made. 4 clear and definite, and having an effect on you► strong

a strong feeling or belief is one that you feel or believe a lot:

Many people have strong feelings about the issue.

She became a teacher because of a strong desire to help children.

► deep

a deep feeling is one that you feel very strongly. Deep is used especially about a feeling of love, disappointment, or sympathy:

The news came as a deep disappointment to us all.

He never found a way to express his deep love for her.

► powerful

having a strong effect on your thoughts and feelings:

Jealousy is a very powerful emotion.

► profound (formal)

having a very strong effect on you:

If the mother is depressed, this will have a profound effect on the young child.

► intense AWL

a feeling that is intense is extremely strong:

As we waited for the winner to be announced, the excitement was intense.

► overwhelming also overpowering

an overwhelming feeling is so strong that you cannot think or behave normally:

Sasha had the overwhelming desire to get up and leave.

His sadness after her death was overpowering, and he became very depressed.

► irresistible

too strong or powerful to be stopped. You use irresistible about a need or a feeling that you want to do something:

I was overcome by an irresistible urge to cry.

The temptation to take a chocolate was irresistible.

► acute

an acute feeling is very strong. Acute is used especially about a feeling of pain, embarrassment, or anxiety:

As he stood on stage, he felt acute embarrassment when he realized that his zipper was open.

➔ see Describing People’s EmotionsADVERBS: strongYou can make the adjectives that mean "clear and definite, and having an effect on you" into adverbs by using an -ly ending: She believed strongly that she could help the children. | It was an intensely exciting moment. | He stood on stage, feeling acutely embarrassed.

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例句	strongstrong /strɔŋ/ adjective 1 able to lift or carry heavy things and do a lot of physical work► strong having a lot of physical power, so you can lift heavy things or do hard physical work: It took four strong men to lift the piano. Can you open this jar? You're stronger than I am. ► powerful very strong. Powerful is used especially in writing, and you use it about muscles or a part of someone's body: He has very powerful arms and shoulders because he swims so much. ► muscular having big strong muscles and looking strong: If you want a more muscular body, you should try lifting weights. ► well-built a well-built man is strong and tall in an attractive way. Well-built is used especially in writing: A well-built young man in a military uniform entered the room. ► tough physically strong and able to deal with difficult situations or pain: I worried when my grandma got sick, but she is tough and got better quickly. ANTONYMS ➔ see weak (1)ADVERBS: strongYou can make the adjective powerful into an adverb by using an -ly ending: His arms were powerfully strong from lifting weights.2 determined and confident► strong determined, confident, and able to deal with difficult situations: Mom had to be very strong when our father left us. The country needs a strong leader at this difficult time. ► forceful strong and confident, and expressing opinions firmly or clearly in a way that makes other people agree with you: He gave a forceful reply to the criticisms. ► tough strong and confident, and able to deal with difficult situations without changing your mind. Tough seems more informal than strong: As a lawyer, she is known for being tough and getting her clients what they want. ADVERBS: strongYou can make the adjectives strong, forceful, and tough into adverbs by using an -ly ending: We strongly appeal to the committee to reconsider. \| He replied forcefully to the criticisms. \| She wrote a toughly worded letter to the school.3 not easily broken or damaged► strong not easily broken or damaged: The bags are made of strong black plastic. You'll need a strong piece of rope for towing the car. ► sturdy strong and often thick, and not likely to fall over or get broken. You use sturdy about things that people make, such as buildings or furniture: The furniture is simple but sturdy. The fence was made with sturdy wooden posts. ► heavy-duty extremely strong. You use heavy-duty about things like materials, tools, or machines that have to be stronger than usual because they will be used a lot or used in difficult conditions: I wear heavy-duty rubber gloves when I clean the bathrooms. ► durable substances or products that are durable are strong and will last a long time, even if they are used a lot. Durable is especially used to describe products, for example in advertising: Aluminum is stronger and more durable than plastic. ► tough (informal) tough means the same as durable but sounds informal: The rubber on the tires is tough enough to last for two years of constant use. ► robust (formal) strongly made. You use robust especially about the structure of something, for example a vehicle or machine: It is a light but robust bike, probably the best you can get for that price. ANTONYMS ➔ see weak (2)ADVERBS: strongYou can make the adjectives sturdy and durable into adverbs by using an -ly ending: The furniture is simple but sturdily built. \| Their products are durably made. 4 clear and definite, and having an effect on you► strong a strong feeling or belief is one that you feel or believe a lot: Many people have strong feelings about the issue. She became a teacher because of a strong desire to help children. ► deep a deep feeling is one that you feel very strongly. Deep is used especially about a feeling of love, disappointment, or sympathy: The news came as a deep disappointment to us all. He never found a way to express his deep love for her. ► powerful having a strong effect on your thoughts and feelings: Jealousy is a very powerful emotion. ► profound (formal) having a very strong effect on you: If the mother is depressed, this will have a profound effect on the young child. ► intense AWL a feeling that is intense is extremely strong: As we waited for the winner to be announced, the excitement was intense. ► overwhelming also overpowering an overwhelming feeling is so strong that you cannot think or behave normally: Sasha had the overwhelming desire to get up and leave. His sadness after her death was overpowering, and he became very depressed. ► irresistible too strong or powerful to be stopped. You use irresistible about a need or a feeling that you want to do something: I was overcome by an irresistible urge to cry. The temptation to take a chocolate was irresistible. ► acute an acute feeling is very strong. Acute is used especially about a feeling of pain, embarrassment, or anxiety: As he stood on stage, he felt acute embarrassment when he realized that his zipper was open. ➔ see Describing People’s EmotionsADVERBS: strongYou can make the adjectives that mean "clear and definite, and having an effect on you" into adverbs by using an -ly ending: She believed strongly that she could help the children. \| It was an intensely exciting moment. \| He stood on stage, feeling acutely embarrassed.
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