stress

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Science Technical

n. physical force or pressure put on an object.

n. the internal distribution of force per unit area within a body, often leading to strain or deformation.

日本語:負荷※

“The bridge collapsed because the heavy trucks put too much stress on the metal.”

“Engineers must calculate the maximum stress the support beams can endure before the structural integrity of the skyscraper is compromised.”

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun Academic

n. special importance or attention given to something.

n. the emphasis or weight placed on a particular point, argument, or aspect of a discussion.

日本語:重点※

“The school puts a lot of stress on learning through play.”

“The report places particular stress on the need for immediate investment in renewable energy infrastructure to meet climate targets.”

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. the extra force you use when saying a particular syllable or word.

n. the relative prominence of a syllable or word in speech, typically achieved through loudness, pitch, or duration.

“In the word 'banana', the stress is on the second syllable.”

“Learners often struggle with lexical stress patterns in English, where shifting the emphasis from the first to the second syllable can transform a noun into a verb.”

B1 · Intermediate

v. to give special importance to something when you are talking or writing.

v. to emphasize a particular fact, idea, or detail to ensure it is understood as important.

“I must stress that this information is strictly private.”

“The CEO chose to stress the importance of ethical conduct during her annual address to the shareholders.”

B1 · Intermediate Informal

v. to feel very worried or to make someone else feel worried.

v. to experience or cause someone to experience mental or emotional strain.

“Don't stress about the exam; you have studied very hard.”

“She tended to stress over minor administrative details, which often distracted her from the more significant strategic goals of the department.”