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strikes

Pronunciación: [straɪks]

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Cómo usar strikes en una oración: 4 significados y 12 ejemplos con audio.

Contexto: «physical action»

(verb) to hit someone or something with a forceful movement. This might happen in sports or when people are feeling strong emotions.

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She strikes the ball perfectly every time she practices.

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He didn't strike the pinata hard enough to break it.

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Did you see how he strikes the ball during the game?

Contexto: «communication»

(verb) to make an impression or impact on someone, usually in a strong or sudden way. It might be like when you hear a really good idea and it makes you think.

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Her speech strikes me as very inspiring.

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The movie didn't strike him as interesting at all.

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What strikes you as the most important part of this story?

Contexto: «labor action»

(noun) a work stoppage by employees to protest for better conditions or pay. It’s like when workers all decide to stop working together to make their bosses listen.

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The workers organized a strike to demand fair wages.

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The company could not ignore the strike, but they hoped it wouldn’t happen.

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Why are the teachers going on strike today?

Contexto: «games»

(verb) to miss a target or goal in a game, often referring to missing a chance to score. Like in baseball when you try to hit the ball but miss.

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He strikes out three batters in a row.

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She struck out last time, but this time she hit a home run.

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How many times did he strike out in the game?

Cómo se pronuncia strikes

Pronunciación: [straɪks]

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