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stress
/stɹɛs/
The word centers on the concept of "tension"—whether that tension is psychological, physical, or auditory. It describes a state where something is being pushed or pulled to its limit. In a psychological context, it carries a heavy negative connotation of burden and anxiety. Unlike "pressure," which can sometimes be motivating, stress usually implies an overwhelming weight that threatens one's well-being. When applied to materials, it is a technical term for force. It evokes the image of a beam bending or a cable stretching just before the point of failure. In linguistics and communication, the meaning shifts from "strain" to "prominence." To stress something is to make it stand out against a background of less important information, acting as a verbal highlighter.
💬Trò chuyện
I'm literally shaking. The stress is eating me alive.
Maybe if you stopped scrolling and actually grinded, you'd feel better.
Ý nghĩa
Mental or emotional strain resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.
"The high-pressure environment of the job caused her a great deal of stress."
Pressure exerted on a material object, typically one that causes deformation.
"The bridge collapsed because the steel beams were under too much stress."
The relative emphasis or prominence given to a syllable in pronunciation.
"In the word 'apple', the stress is on the first syllable."
To give particular emphasis or importance to a point, statement, or piece of information.
"The teacher continued to stress the importance of arriving on time."
To place a particular emphasis on a syllable when speaking.
"You should stress the second syllable in this word."
Ví dụ
I can't handle the stress of this project anymore!
Look, I really need to stress how dangerous this is.
The stress on the joint is causing a visible crack.
Stop! You're putting too much stress on that handle!
I just have so much stress at home right now.
Wait, do you stress the first or second syllable here?
I'll stress this again: do not touch my stuff!
The stress of the wedding is making her snap.
You need to stress the end of the sentence more.
My doctor says this stress is killing my sleep.