Too much pressure on a system or relationship
The extra work put a strain on their friendship.
余分な仕事が彼らの友情に負担をかけた。
Mental pressure from too much work or worry
The job stress caused a lot of strain on her health.
仕事のストレスが彼女の健康に多くの負担をかけた。
Physical pressure that stretches or pulls something
Too much weight can cause strain on the rope.
重すぎる重量はロープに張力を引き起こす可能性がある。
An injury from using a muscle too much
He got a muscle strain from lifting heavy boxes.
彼は重い箱を持ち上げて筋肉を痛めた。
A specific type of plant, animal, or disease
This new strain of flu is very contagious.
この新型のインフルエンザ株は非常に感染力が強い。
A particular quality in someone's character
There was a strain of kindness in his nature.
彼の性質には親切さの一面があった。
The sound of music being played
We heard the beautiful strain of violin music.
私たちは美しいバイオリンの調べを聞いた。
To hurt yourself by working too hard
Be careful not to strain your back when lifting.
持ち上げるときは背中を痛めないように気をつけてください。
To try very hard using all your strength
She had to strain to hear the quiet words.
彼女は静かな言葉を聞くために耳を傾けなければならなかった。
To make something do more than it can
The story strains belief with its unlikely events.
その話はありえない出来事で信じがたいものになっている。
To pull or push hard against something
The dog strained at its leash to run free.
犬は自由に走りたいとリードを引っ張った。
To separate solid from liquid using a sieve
Strain the pasta to remove the water.
パスタを水切りして水分を取り除いてください。