stressed

• 形容因精神或情绪压力而感到紧张、焦虑或不堪重负的状态；也可指因压力过大而疲惫、心力交瘁。

Describes a state of mental or emotional strain, worry, or tension.

1. Anxious or worriedA2informal

   Feeling mental or emotional strain or tension due to pressure.

   焦虑或担心

   • She felt stressed before her final exams.
   • He is stressed about his job interview tomorrow.
   • I get stressed when I have too many deadlines.

   同义词agitatedanxiousdistressedoverwroughtstrainedtenseworried

   反义词calmcarefreecomposedpeacefulrelaxedsereneuntroubled

2. Emphasized in pronunciationB2formal

   Describing a syllable or word that is pronounced with more force or emphasis.

   重读的

   • In the word 'record', the first syllable is stressed when it is a noun.
   • The stressed syllable in 'banana' is the second one.
   • Linguists study which syllables are stressed in different languages.

   同义词accentedemphasizedstrongtonic

• 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。

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.

   强调

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

   同义词accentuateemphasizeforegroundhighlightplay uppoint upunderlineunderscore

   反义词downplayignoreminimizeneglectunderstate

2. Cause mental or emotional strainB1informal

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

   使人感到压力

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

   同义词burdendistressoverwhelmpressurestraintaxupsetworry

   反义词calmrelaxsoothe

3. Pronounce with emphasisB2formal

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

   重读

   • 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.

   同义词accentaccentuateemphasize