strain

A noun referring to a force, pressure, or tension exerted on something, or a specific type, breed, or variety within a species or category.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее силу, давление или напряжение, оказываемое на что-либо, или определённый тип, породу или разновидность внутри вида или категории.esSustantivo que denota la fuerza, presión o tensión ejercida sobre algo, o un tipo, raza o variedad particular dentro de una especie o categoría.frNom désignant une force, une pression ou une tension exercée sur quelque chose, ou un type, une race ou une variété particulière au sein d'une espèce ou d'une catégorie.deSubstantiv, das die Kraft, Belastung oder Anspannung bezeichnet, die auf etwas ausgeübt wird, sowie eine bestimmte Art, Zuchtform oder Variante innerhalb einer Art oder Kategorie.ptSubstantivo que designa força, pressão ou tensão exercida sobre algo, ou um tipo, linhagem ou variedade dentro de uma espécie ou categoria.zh名词，表示施加于某物的力、压力或紧张状态，也指物种或类别内的一种特定类型、品系或变种。arاسم يدل على القوة أو الضغط أو الإجهاد الواقع على شيء ما، أو على نوع أو سلالة أو صنف داخل فصيلة أو فئة.

1. Physical injury B1 formal medical

   An injury to a muscle or tendon caused by overstretching or overexertion.

   • He suffered a back strain from lifting heavy boxes.
   • The athlete had a muscle strain in his hamstring.
   • Rest is recommended for a minor strain.

   ruРастяжениеesDistensión muscularfrÉlongation musculairedeZerrungptDistensão muscularzh拉伤arالتمزق العضلي

   Sinônimos: pulltearwrenchwrick

2. Pressure or stress B1 formal

   A state of mental or physical tension caused by demands or difficulties.

   • The constant deadlines put a lot of strain on the team.
   • She felt the strain of balancing work and family.
   • Financial strain can affect a person's health.

   ruНапряжениеespresión o estrésfrtension, stressdeBelastungptTensãozh压力arإجهاد

   Sinônimos: anxietyburdenpressurestresstensionworry

   Antônimos: calmeasepeacerelaxationrest

3. Breed or type B2 formal scientific

   A specific genetic variant or subtype of an organism, such as a virus, bacteria, or plant.

   • Scientists identified a new strain of the influenza virus.
   • This strain of wheat is resistant to drought.
   • Different strains of bacteria respond to different antibiotics.

   ruШтаммesCepafrsouchedeStammptCepazh菌株arسلالة

   Sinônimos: breedisolatelineagestocktypevariantvariety

4. Tendency or trait B2 formal

   A particular quality or characteristic that is part of someone's nature.

   • There is a strain of creativity in her family.
   • He has a stubborn strain that makes him hard to persuade.
   • A competitive strain runs through the entire team.

   ruЧертаesRasgo o tendenciafrtrait de caractèredeCharakterzugptTendênciazh特质arسَجِيَّة

   Sinônimos: bentdispositioninclinationstreaktendencyvein

• strains plural form
• strains' possessive plural form
• strain's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of stretching, pulling, or exerting force, or to filter or separate solids from liquids.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия растягивания, натяжения или приложения силы, а также для фильтрации или отделения твердых частиц от жидкостей.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de estirar, tensar o aplicar fuerza, así como para colar o separar partículas sólidas de líquidos.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'étirer, de tendre ou d'exercer une force, ainsi que pour filtrer ou séparer les particules solides des liquides.deVerb, das das Dehnen, Anspannen oder Ausüben von Kraft bezeichnet sowie das Filtern oder Abtrennen fester Bestandteile von Flüssigkeiten. Es kann auch die eigene Anspannung oder Überanstrengung ausdrücken.ptVerbo usado para indicar o ato de esticar, tensionar ou forçar algo, bem como para coar ou separar partículas sólidas de líquidos.zh表示拉伸、拉紧或施加力的动作，也指过滤或分离液体中的固体颗粒，以及过度使用或使尽全力。arفعل يُستخدم للإشارة إلى شدّ شيء أو توتره أو بذل جهد فيه، وكذلك لتصفية سائل أو فصل الجوامد عن السوائل.

1. Injure by overuse B1 formal medical

   To injure a muscle or part of the body by using it too much or in a wrong way.

   • He strained his back while lifting the heavy box.
   • She strained her ankle during the marathon.
   • The athlete strained a muscle in his leg during training.

   ruПовредить перенапряжениемesLesionar por sobreesfuerzofrSe froisser (un muscle)deDurch Überlastung verletzenptLesionar por esforço excessivozh因过度使用而损伤arإصابة بالإجهاد

   Sinônimos: overstretchpullricktearthrow outwrench

2. Exert maximum effort B2 formal

   To try very hard to do something, often using physical or mental force.

   • She strained to hear the conversation from the other room.
   • He strained his eyes to read the small print.
   • They strained to lift the piano up the stairs.

   ruНапрягатьсяeshacer un gran esfuerzofrfaire un effort intensedeSich anstrengenptEsforçar-se ao máximozh竭力arبذل أقصى الجهد

   Sinônimos: endeavorlaborpushstrivestruggletoil

   Antônimos: idlelazerelaxrest

3. Filter or separate B1 formal culinary

   To separate solid parts from a liquid by passing it through a sieve or filter.

   • Strain the pasta after cooking it.
   • She strained the tea leaves from the cup.
   • The chef strained the broth to remove the bones.

   ruПроцедитьescolar, filtrarfrFiltrer ou passer au tamisdeAbseihenptCoarzh过滤arتصفية

   Sinônimos: drainfilterpercolatescreensievesift

• strained past participle
• strained past simple
• straining present participle
• strains third person singular