第1个回答 2013-10-29
strength
noun
being physically strong
[U, sing.] ~ to do sth the quality of being physically strong: He pushed against the rock with all his strength. ◆ It may take a few weeks for you to build up your strength again. ◆ She didn't have the strength to walk any further. ◆ He had a physical strength that matched his outward appearance.
[U] the ability that sth has to resist force or hold heavy weights without breaking or being damaged: the strength of a rope / box
being brave
[U, sing.] the quality of being brave and determined in a difficult situation: During this ordeal he was able to draw strength from his faith. ◆ She has a remarkable inner strength. ◆ You have shown great strength of character.
power / influence
[U] the power and influence that sb/sth has: Political power depends upon economic strength. ◆ Their superior military strength gives them a huge advantage. ◆ to negotiate from a position of strength ◆ The rally was intended to be a show of strength by the socialists.
of opinion / feeling
[U] how strong or deeply felt an opinion or a feeling is: the strength of public opinion ◆ This view has recently gathered strength (= become stronger or more widely held). ◆ I was surprised by the strength of her feelings.
advantage
[C] a quality or an ability that a person or thing has that gives them an advantage: The ability to keep calm is one of her many strengths. ◆ the strengths and weaknesses of an argument ◆ The new weapon's strength lies in its accuracy.
of natural force
[U] how strong a natural force is: the strength of the sun ◆ wind strength ◆ the strength and direction of the tide
of flavour
[U, C] how strong a particular flavour or substance is: Add more curry powder depending on the strength required. ◆ a range of beers with different strengths (= with different amounts of alcohol in them) ◆ a packet of double-strength mints
of currency
[U] how strong a country's CURRENCY (= unit of money) is in relation to other countries' CURRENCIES: the strength of the dollar
number in group
[U] the number of people in a group, a team or an organization: The strength of the workforce is about to be doubled from 3 000 to 6 000. ◆ The team will be back at full strength (= with all the best players) for the next match. ◆ The protesters turned out in strength (= in large numbers). ◆ These cuts have left the local police force under strength (= with fewer members than it needs).
Idioms: go from strength to strength to become more and more successful: Since her appointment the department has gone from strength to strength.
on the strength of sth because sb has been influenced or persuaded by sth: I got the job on the strength of your recommendation. ◆ She hopes to secure a recording contract on the strength of these songs.
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第2个回答 2013-10-29
力气,强壮
power,力量的话,power比较准确