stress

• Существительное, обозначающее состояние умственного или эмоционального напряжения, давления или стресса, часто возникающее в сложных обстоятельствах.

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

1. A2formal

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

   Стресс

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

   Синонимыanxietyburdendistresshardshipnervousnesspressurestraintensiontraumaworry

   Антонимыcalmeasepeacerelaxationtranquility

2. Physical pressure or forceB1formal

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

   Напряжение

   • 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.

   Синонимыforceloadpressurestraintension

   Антонимыreleaserelief

3. Emphasis in speechB1formal

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

   Ударение

   • 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.

   Синонимыaccentbeatemphasisictus

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия подчеркивания чего-либо или вызывания умственного или физического напряжения.

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

1. Emphasize or highlightB1formal

   To give special importance or attention to something.

   Подчеркнуть

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

   Синонимыaccentuateemphasizeforegroundhighlightplay uppoint upunderlineunderscore

   Антонимыdownplayignoreminimizeneglectunderstate

2. Cause mental or emotional strainB1informal

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

   Вызывать стресс

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

   Синонимыburdendistressoverwhelmpressurestraintaxupsetworry

   Антонимыcalmrelaxsoothe

3. Pronounce with emphasisB2formal

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

   Ударять

   • 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.

   Синонимыaccentaccentuateemphasize