Слово англійською: strength

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Переклад strength українською: си́ла (душе́вна і т. д.), мі́цність

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strength

noun
/streŋkθ/
Word Family
  • strong adjective
  • strongly adverb
  • strength noun
  • strengthen verb

    being physically strong

  1. [uncountable, singular] 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 gradually regained strength in her legs.
    • He had a physical strength that matched his outward appearance.
    • strength to do something She didn't have the strength to walk any further.
    opposite weakness (1)
  2. [uncountable] the ability that something has to resist force or hold heavy weights without breaking or being damaged
    • the strength of a rope
    • The panels are reinforced with steel for extra strength.
    see also industrial-strength
    3.

    being brave

  3. [uncountable, singular] 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.
    opposite weakness (2)
    4.

    power/influence

  4. [uncountable] the power and influence that somebody/something 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.
    opposite weakness (2)
    5.

    of opinion/feeling

  5. [uncountable] 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.
    • I have been overwhelmed by the strength of feeling that people have about this issue.
    6.

    advantage

  6. [countable] 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.
    opposite weakness (3)
    7.

    of natural force

  7. [uncountable] how strong a natural force or a signal is
    • the strength of the sun
    • wind strength
    • the strength and direction of the tide
    • The phone company aims to improve signal strength within buildings.
    8.

    of taste/substance

  8. [uncountable, countable] how strong a particular taste 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
    • These wines vary in strength between 11° and 15°.
    9.

    of currency

  9. [uncountable] strength (of something) (against something) how strong a country’s currency is in relation to other countries’ currencies
    • the relative strength of the dollar against the euro
    • The euro has continued to gain strength.
    • the continuing strength of the pound
    opposite weakness (4)

    10. number in group

  10. [uncountable] 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.
    • up to strength The Korean team was not up to strength for the final.
    • in strength The protesters turned out in strength (= in large numbers).
    • under/below strength These cuts have left the local police force under strength (= with fewer members than it needs).
    see also under-strength
    11. Word OriginOld English strengthu, from the Germanic base of strong.
Idioms
go from strength to strength
  1. to become more and more successful
    • Since her appointment the department has gone from strength to strength.
    Topics Successc1
on the strength of something
  1. because somebody has been influenced or persuaded by something
    • I got the job on the strength of your recommendation.
    • She hopes to secure a recording contract on the strength of these songs.
strength in depth
  1. the quality of being strong because you have a great variety of good people, ideas, etc. that can contribute to the success of something
    • The French team does not have the strength in depth that the Australians have.
there's strength in numbers
  1. (saying) being in a group gives you more power
    • There's strength in numbers, so encourage your friends and family to join us.
a tower of strength
  1. a person that you can rely on to help, protect and comfort you when you are in trouble
    • He was a tower of strength to his sisters when their father died.
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