strains
Произношение: [streɪnz]
Контекст: «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.
Пример
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?
Контекст: «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?
Контекст: «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?
Контекст: «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.
Пример
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?