strain
Aussprache: [streɪn]
Wort
Kontext: „relationship“
(noun) a feeling of stress or pressure that can happen when you are worried or tired. It’s like when you have a lot of homework and you feel stressed about finishing it.
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After the big test, I felt a strain in my shoulders from all the studying.
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There was no strain at all because I was well prepared for the exam.
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Do you ever feel strain when you have too much to do?
Kontext: „physical effort“
(verb) to use your muscles or effort to pull, push or to stretch something. It’s like when you’re trying to lift something heavy.
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I strained my muscles while lifting the big box.
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I didn’t strain at all during the light workout; it was easy.
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Have you ever strained your back while playing sports?
Kontext: „biology“
(noun) a specific type or variety of something, like a plant or bacteria. It’s similar to how there are different flavors of ice cream.
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The scientist discovered a new strain of bacteria that can help clean up oil spills.
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That strain of virus is not present in our area this year.
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What strain of the plant do you think is the strongest?
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