strains
Pronunciación: [streɪnz]
Contexto: «biology»
(noun) a type or variety of something, especially a plant or animal. It's like saying you have different kinds of apples, each with its own special taste.
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There are many strains of bacteria that can help our bodies stay healthy.
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Not every strain of fruit trees will survive the cold weather.
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What are the different strains of flowers that you can grow in your garden?
Contexto: «tension»
(noun) a feeling of stress or pressure. It's like when you have too much homework or when your friends are arguing and it makes you feel uneasy.
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He felt a lot of strains from playing sports every day, but he loved the challenge.
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Too much strain can make you feel very tired and unhappy.
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What do you do when you feel strains from school work?
Contexto: «effort»
(verb) to push or pull something tightly or to make a strong effort. It’s like when you try really hard to lift something heavy or reach a high goal.
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She strains to lift the heavy box and succeeds with a big smile.
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He didn’t strain himself much during practice because it was easy.
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How do you strain to improve your skills in sports?
Contexto: «filtering»
(verb) to separate solid parts from a liquid by using a filter. This is similar to when you pour pasta into a colander to keep the noodles but let the water drain out.
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Before cooking, she strains the pasta to remove the boiling water.
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He forgot to strain the juice, so it still had pulp in it.
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How do you strain the vegetables after washing them?