stress

A noun referring to a state of mental or emotional strain, pressure, or tension, often resulting from demanding circumstances.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее состояние умственного или эмоционального напряжения, давления или стресса, часто возникающее в сложных обстоятельствах.esSustantivo que designa un estado de tensión mental o emocional, presión o ansiedad, frecuentemente provocado por circunstancias difíciles; también puede referirse a la fuerza o presión física ejercida sobre un objeto o material.frNom désignant un état de tension mentale ou émotionnelle, de pression ou de stress, souvent provoqué par des circonstances difficiles.deSubstantiv, das einen Zustand mentaler oder emotionaler Anspannung, von Druck oder Belastung bezeichnet, häufig unter schwierigen Umständen. Es kann auch eine besondere Betonung oder Hervorhebung in der Sprache oder Musik meinen.ptSubstantivo que designa um estado de tensão ou pressão mental ou emocional, muitas vezes decorrente de circunstâncias difíceis; também pode indicar pressão ou carga física sobre algo.zh名词，指精神或情绪上的紧张、压力状态，常由困难或复杂的情况引起。也可指施加的物理压力或负担。arاسم يدل على حالة من التوتر النفسي أو الذهني أو الضغط الناتج عن ظروف صعبة أو مرهقة. ويشير كذلك إلى الحمل أو الضغط الواقع على الشخص أو الشيء.

1. Mental or emotional strain A2 formal

   A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.

   • She is under a lot of stress at work.
   • Yoga helps me manage my stress levels.
   • The exam period caused him significant stress.

   ruСтрессesEstrésfrStressdeStressptEstressezh压力arالإجهاد النفسي

   Sinônimos: anxietyburdendistresshardshipnervousnesspressurestraintensiontraumaworry

   Antônimos: calmeasepeacerelaxationtranquility

2. Physical pressure or force B1 formal

   A physical force or pressure applied to an object or material.

   • The bridge was designed to withstand high stress loads.
   • Stress on the metal caused it to crack.
   • Engineers calculate the stress points in a building.

   ruНапряжениеesEsfuerzo físico o presión mecánicafrContrainte mécaniquedeSpannungptTensãozh应力arالإجهاد الميكانيكي

   Sinônimos: forceloadpressurestraintension

   Antônimos: releaserelief

3. Emphasis in speech B1 formal

   The emphasis placed on a particular syllable or word when speaking.

   • In the word 'record', the stress is on the first syllable.
   • She placed stress on the word 'never' to make her point.
   • Stress can change the meaning of a word in English.

   ruУдарениеesAcento de intensidadfrAccent d'insistance / accent toniquedeBetonungptÊnfase na falazh重音arالنبر

   Sinônimos: accentbeatemphasisictus

• stresses plural form
• stresses' possessive plural form
• stress's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of emphasizing something or causing mental or physical strain.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия подчеркивания чего-либо или вызывания умственного или физического напряжения.esVerbo que significa hacer énfasis o resaltar algo al hablar o escribir, o someter a alguien o algo a tensión física o mental.frVerbe indiquant le fait de souligner ou de mettre en avant quelque chose, ou de provoquer une tension mentale ou physique.deVerb, das verwendet wird, um die Handlung des Betonens oder Hervorhebens von etwas zu bezeichnen oder um geistige oder körperliche Anspannung hervorzurufen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de enfatizar ou destacar algo, ou de causar tensão mental ou física.zh动词，表示强调或突出某事，也可表示使人在精神或身体上感到紧张、有压力。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على إبراز شيء ما أو التأكيد عليه، وكذلك على إحداث ضغط نفسي أو جسدي.

1. Emphasize or highlight B1 formal

   To give special importance or attention to something.

   • The teacher stressed the importance of regular practice.
   • He stressed that safety is the top priority.
   • She stressed the need for clear communication.

   ruПодчеркнутьesenfatizar o destacarfrsouligner, mettre l'accent surdeBetonenptEnfatizarzh强调arالتشديد على

   Sinônimos: accentuateemphasizeforegroundhighlightplay uppoint upunderlineunderscore

   Antônimos: downplayignoreminimizeneglectunderstate

2. Cause mental or emotional strain B1 informal

   To make someone feel worried, anxious, or under pressure.

   • The deadline is really stressing me out.
   • Don't stress about the exam; you've prepared well.
   • Work problems are stressing him lately.

   ruВызывать стрессesestresarfrstresserdeStress verursachenptCausar estressezh使人感到压力arالتسبب في التوتر

   Sinônimos: burdendistressoverwhelmpressurestraintaxupsetworry

   Antônimos: calmrelaxsoothe

3. Pronounce with emphasis B2 formal

   To pronounce a syllable or word with greater force or loudness.

   • In the word 'record', you stress the first syllable when it's a noun.
   • You should stress the second syllable in 'hotel'.
   • She stressed the word 'never' to make her point clear.

   ruУдарятьesAcentuarfrAccentuer (une syllabe, un mot)deBetonenptEnfatizarzh重读arنطق بالتشديد

   Sinônimos: accentaccentuateemphasize

• stressed past participle
• stressed past simple
• stressing present participle
• stresses third person singular