strength noun ⇨strength (her inner strength)⇨benefit1 (the strengths and weaknesses of the argument)⇨force (physical strength)strength
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strength ♦︎ resilience ♦︎ endurance ♦︎ stamina ♦︎ resistanceThese are all words for sb's ability to continue in a difficult situation or not to be affected by sth.这些词均表示人的毅力、耐力、抵抗力。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆resilience / resistance to sth◆the strength / resilience / stamina to do sth◆great strength / resilience / endurance / stamina◆remarkable strength / resilience / endurance◆mental strength / endurance / stamina◆to have strength / resilience / endurance / stamina / resistance◆to show strength / resilience / endurance◆to build up endurance / stamina / resistance◆sb's reserves of strength / resilience / stamina■strength [uncountable, singular](in people) the quality of being brave and determined in a difficult situation毅力;坚强决心;意志力量◆During his ordeal he was able to draw strength from his faith.在磨难中,他得以从自己的信仰中汲取力量。◆You have shown great strength of character.你表现得很有毅力。◆She has a remarkable inner strength.她有非凡的意志力。OPPweakness ⇨ weakness2▸strong
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◆It's difficult, I know, but be strong!我知道这不容易,不过你要坚强!■resilience rɪˈzɪliəns [uncountable, singular](in people and things) the ability not to be affected or to continue quickly after sth unpleasant, such as a shock, injury or disadvantage(人或事物遭受打击、伤痛或困难等后)快速恢复的能力,适应力◆This comeback says much for the resilience of the team.再度获得成功充分说明这支队伍的快速恢复能力。◆The industry has developed a resilience to the dips the national economy may take.该产业已经形成了一种对国民经济暂时衰退的适应力。▸resilient
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◆He'll get over it-young people are amazingly resilient.他会克服这些的-年轻人有惊人的适应力。■endurance ɪnˈdjʊərəns; NAmEɪnˈdʊrəns [uncountable](in people) the ability to continue doing sth painful, unpleasant or difficult for a long period of time without complaining(人的)忍耐力,耐久力◆They were humiliated beyond endurance.他们被羞辱到忍无可忍的地步。◆This event tests both physical and mental endurance.这个比赛项目既是对体力也是对心理承受力的考验。◆She was almost at the limits of her endurance.她几乎坚持不住了。 see also endure ⇨ stand2■staminaˈstæmɪnə [uncountable](in people) the physical or mental ability to continue doing sth difficult or tiring for long periods of time(人的)耐力,耐性,持久力◆She didn't have the stamina to complete the course.她没耐力跑完全程。■resistance [uncountable, singular](in people, animals and plants) the power not to be affected by sth, especially a disease or drug(人、动物和植物对疾病或药物等的)抗力,抵抗力◆AIDS lowers the body's resistance to infection.艾滋病会降低身体的抗感染能力。◆Many viruses develop resistance to drugs.很多病毒对药物产生耐药性。 see also resist ⇨ withstand▸resistant
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◆plants that are resistant to disease抗病植株◆heat-resistant materials耐热材料