the state of being worried or tense
The job can be a real stress, but the pay is good.
这份工作真的很有压力,但薪水不错。
the force put on an object that can change its shape or damage it
The bridge was built to withstand heavy stress.
这座桥建造得能够承受重大压力。
the emphasis given to a part of a word when speaking
In English, the first syllable of 'photography' has the stress.
在英语中,'photography'这个词的第一个音节是重音。
the importance given to something
She puts a lot of stress on being on time.
她非常强调守时。
the force given to a note in music
The piano piece has a lot of stress on the high notes.
这首钢琴曲在高音部分有很多强调。
a disease caused by difficult physical conditions
Heat stress can be dangerous for older people.
热压力对老年人来说可能是危险的。
to pronounce a word or syllable with more force
In the word 'important', the stress is on the third syllable.
在'important'这个词中,重音在第三个音节上。
to emphasize a fact or idea
I can't stress enough how important it is to study for the test.
我再怎么强调为考试学习的重要性也不为过。
to worry too much about something
You're stressing over nothing; it's not a big deal.
你在为无关紧要的事情烦恼;这没什么大不了的。