the state of being worried or tense
The job can be a real stress, but the pay is good.
這份工作真的很有壓力,但薪水不錯。
the force put on an object that can change its shape or damage it
The bridge was built to withstand heavy stress.
這座橋建造得能夠承受重大壓力。
the emphasis given to a part of a word when speaking
In English, the first syllable of 'photography' has the stress.
在英語中,'photography'這個詞的第一個音節是重音。
the importance given to something
She puts a lot of stress on being on time.
她非常強調守時。
the force given to a note in music
The piano piece has a lot of stress on the high notes.
這首鋼琴曲在高音部分有很多強調。
a disease caused by difficult physical conditions
Heat stress can be dangerous for older people.
熱壓力對老年人來說可能是危險的。
to pronounce a word or syllable with more force
In the word 'important', the stress is on the third syllable.
在'important'這個詞中,重音在第三個音節上。
to emphasize a fact or idea
I can't stress enough how important it is to study for the test.
我再怎麼強調為考試學習的重要性也不為過。
to worry too much about something
You're stressing over nothing; it's not a big deal.
你在為無關緊要的事情煩惱;這沒什麼大不了的。