STRONG1 having a strong body2 strong and healthy, and able to deal with illnesses, difficult conditions etc3 physical strength4 strong thing/material5 to make something stronger6 a strong feeling/beliefRELATED WORDSoppositeWEAKstrong taste 很重的味道TASTEstrong smell 浓烈的气味SMELLsee alsoHEALTHY/UNHEALTHYFIT/NOT FITPOWER/POWERFULBRAVE/NOT BRAVEHARDFEELBELIEVEDETERMINED1 having a strong body 身体强壮的strong /strɒŋǁstrɔːŋ/ [adjective]someone who isstrong has big muscles and can lift heavy things, do a lot of physical work etc 强壮的，强健的，壮实的 It took four strong men to lift the piano. 要四个强壮男子才抬得动这架钢琴。 Unless you have very strong arms, get a workman to do the drilling for you. 叫一个工人来帮你钻吧，除非你手臂很有力气。big and strong Sarah's big and strong, just like the men she works with. 萨拉长得又大又壮，就和她的男同事一样。as strong as an oxvery strong 健壮如牛 Twenty years of working in the steel mill had made him as strong as an ox. 在钢铁厂工作了20年使他练就了牛一般强壮的身体。powerful /ˈpaʊəʳfəl/ [adjective]very strong - use this about someone's body, arms, muscles etc 有力的，强壮的〔用于指某人的身体、手臂、肌肉等〕 He was a tall man with a powerful physique. 他是一个体格强壮的高个子男人。muscular /ˈmʌskjɑləʳ/ [adjective]someone who ismuscular looks strong because you can see that they have big muscles 肌肉发达的，强壮的 She liked men who were tall and muscular. 她喜欢身材高大、体格健壮的男人。 He had broad shoulders and muscular arms. 他有宽阔的肩膀，肌肉发达的手臂。 He kept his firm muscular body in shape with an hour's run every morning. 他每天晨跑一小时，使身体保持结实强壮。well-built /ˌwel ˈbɪlt◂/ [adjective]awell-built man is strong and tall in an attractive way 〔男子〕高大健美的，体格健壮的 A well-built young man in uniform came to our table and asked the time. 一个身穿制服、体格健美的年轻人走到我们桌前来问时间。 Witnesses have described the attacker as white, six feet tall and well-built. 目击者说攻击者是个白人，身高六英尺，长得很结实。strapping /ˈstræpɪŋ/ [adjective only before noun]astrapping young man or young woman is strong, tall, and looks healthy and active 〔年轻人〕身材魁梧的，高大健壮的 She remembered Martin as a strapping youth with a big appetite. 她记得马丁是一个身材魁梧、胃口很大的青年人。 The farmer's daughters were a fine pair of strapping young girls. 这位农民的一对女儿都是身材高大、体健貌美的年轻姑娘。brawny /ˈbrɔːni/ [adjective]strong, with big muscles - use this especially to talk about someone who looks physically strong rather than intelligent 强壮的，肌肉发达的〔尤用于指某人看上去很强壮但不是很聪明〕 The gardener's assistant arrived -- a brawny youth who never said a word. 园艺师的助手来了—他是一个肌肉发达但从不发一言的青年人。 He had a football player's physique: big head, thick neck, brawny shoulders, and heavy legs. 他有着足球运动员的体魄：大头、粗脖子、宽肩、粗腿。2 strong and healthy, and able to deal with illnesses, difficult conditions etc 强壮健康，能经受疾病、艰苦的条件等strong /strɒŋǁstrɔːŋ/ [adjective] She had three young daughters, all strong and healthy. 她有三个年幼的女儿，个个壮实健康。 After a week in bed I felt strong enough to try walking a few steps. 卧床一个星期之后，我感到有力气能试着走几步路了。have a strong constitutionhave a naturally strong and healthy body 体质强壮 Despite his strong constitution, his health was beginning to suffer. 他尽管身体很强壮，健康还是开始出现了问题。sturdy /ˈstɜːʳdi/ [adjective]strong and healthy-looking, and a little short 强壮结实的，敦实的 Maria was small and sturdy, with dark hair and dark eyes. 玛丽亚个子矮小敦实，黑头发，黑眼睛。 Mrs Harding herself was thin and frail but her son was a sturdy sixteen-year- old. 哈丁夫人自己长得瘦弱，可她的儿子却很敦实，有16岁了。 The ponies used underground were sturdy little animals that came originally from Northern Spain. 地下使用的矮种马是一种矮小结实的马，原产于西班牙北部。robust /rəˈbʌst, ˈrəʊbʌst/ [adjective]someone who isrobust, is strong and healthy and unlikely to become ill or get tired easily 健壮的，强健的〔指不容易得病或感到累〕 Though he was over seventy, he was still robust and active. 虽然他已年过70，但身体还是很健壮灵活。 Less robust persons might need a siesta, but Eva worked right through from dawn till dusk. 身体不是那么健壮的人也许要午睡，但伊娃却从早到晚地工作。hardy /ˈhɑːʳdi/ [adjective]people who arehardy are naturally strong and healthy and can live in very difficult or uncomfortable conditions 强壮的，吃苦耐劳的，能吃苦的 The people who lived in the hills were a hardy and hard-working race. 住在这山区里的是一个吃苦耐劳的民族。 Charolais cattle do not like rain or too much cold. They are not hardy animals. 夏洛来牛不喜欢下雨或太冷的天气。它们不是那种能吃苦的动物。tough /tʌf/ [adjective]physically and mentally strong, so that you can live through very difficult conditions 〔身体和精神上〕坚强的；结实的；能吃苦耐劳的 When Aunt Agnes caught cholera out in India, we all expected her to die -- but she's a tough old lady and she pulled through. 阿格尼丝姑妈在印度得了霍乱时，我们都以为她活不了了—但她是个坚强的老太太，最后挺过来了。 I know she's only a kid, but she's tough. 我知道她只是个孩子，可她很坚强。resilient /rɪˈzɪliənt/ [adjective]someone who isresilient, especially a young person, is strong and healthy, so that they are only affected for a short time by illness, difficulties, or sudden changes in their lives 【尤指年轻人〕恢复力强的；适应力强的 Amy will soon be out of hospital -- children of her age are very resilient. 埃米很快就能出院—她这个年龄的孩子恢复很快。 Being twenty-three years old and quite resilient, I got over the shock pretty quickly. 以我23岁的年纪，适应力又强，我很快就从这次打击中恢复过来了。3 physical strength 力气strength /streŋθ, strenθ/ [uncountable noun]the ability to lift or carry heavy things, to do a lot of physical work etc 体力，力气 Men are better at some sports because of their greater physical strength. 男人在某些体育运动中表现得比女人好，因为男人力气更大。 Regular gym sessions will improve both your health and strength. 经常健身可以增进健康，增强体力。 I didn't have the strength to climb any further. 我没有力气再往上爬了。 Diana pulled on the rope with all her strength. 黛安娜用尽全力拉那条绳子。build up your strength Bill was doing a lot of exercise to build up his strength. 比尔做很多运动以增强体力。power /ˈpaʊəʳ/ [uncountable noun]a lot of physical strength in a particular part of your body 〔身体某一部位的〕力气，力量 Mike had tremendous power in his forearms. 迈克前臂力气很大。 A dynamometer is used to measure muscle power. 测力计用于测量肌肉的力量。brawn /brɔːn/ [uncountable noun]physical strength, use this especially to compare strength with intelligence or skill 体力〔尤相对于智力或技能而言〕 You can't be good at tennis if you rely on brawn alone -- it takes skill as well. 打网球单靠体力不行—还需要技巧。 The battle was won by brain rather than brawn. 这场战役是以智取胜，靠的不是蛮劲。force /fɔːʳs/ [uncountable noun]physical strength that is needed to be able to push, pull, or lift something 〔推、拉、提所需的〕力气，力量 I had to use force to get the window open. 我得用力把窗打开。physical force The use of physical force by teachers tended to promote violent behaviour by pupils. 老师使用武力往往会激起学生的暴力行为。stamina /ˈstæmɪnə, ˈstæmənə/ [uncountable noun]the ability to work hard, run, play sports etc for a long time without getting tired 〔努力工作、跑步、参与体育运动等所需的〕耐力，毅力，持久力 You need stamina to be a long-distance runner. 当长跑运动员需要耐力。 exercises to increase your strength and stamina 增强体力和耐力的运动staying power /ˈsteɪ-ɪŋ ˌpaʊəʳ/ [uncountable noun]the ability to continue doing something difficult until it is finished 〔完成困难之事所需的〕持久力，耐力 You have to admire her staying power. No one else has managed to stick that job for more than a year! 你不能不佩服她的耐力。那工作没有谁坚持得了一年以上的！ Ahmedi's performances were world-class in the 1500 metres but he just didn't have the staying power for longer races. 艾哈迈迪在1,500米中的表现是世界一流的，但更长距离的比赛，他的耐力就不够了。endurance /ɪnˈdjʊərənsǁɪnˈdʊər-/ [uncountable noun]the physical and mental strength you need to be able to continue in a very difficult, unpleasant, or uncomfortable situation for a long time 〔身体和精神上的〕忍耐力 The people showed great courage, patience, and endurance during the long years of the war. 在漫长的战争岁月里，人们表现出了巨大的勇气、耐心和忍耐力。endurance test The triathlon is the ultimate endurance test. 铁人三项赛是对一个人忍耐力的终极考验。test of somebody's endurancea situation that needs great endurance 对某人忍耐力的考验 The expeditions behind enemy lines were a tremendous test of one's endurance and nerves. 在敌军后方远征是对一个人的耐力和勇气的极大考验。4 strong thing/material 牢固的东西/材料strong /strɒŋǁstrɔːŋ/ [adjective]something that isstrong cannot be broken or destroyed easily 坚固的，牢固的，结实的 The bags are made of strong black plastic 这些袋子是用结实的黑色塑料做的。 You'll need a strong piece of rope for towing the car. 你需要一根结实的绳子才拖得动那辆汽车。 After full heat treatment, the alloy proved to be five times as strong as the pure aluminium. 经过全面的热处理，这种合金证实强度是纯铝的五倍。strength /streŋθ, strenθ/ [uncountable noun] If internal timbers are removed, the strength of the roof will be seriously impaired. 如果把里面的木材拿掉，屋顶的坚固程度就会大大降低。solid /ˈsɒlɪd, ˈsɒlədǁˈsɑː-/ [adjective]a building or piece of furniture that issolid is strong and well made 〔建筑物或家具〕结实的，牢固的，坚固的 The table seemed solid enough, so I climbed up onto it. 桌子看上去够结实的，所以我就爬了上去。 rows of solid little houses built of local stone 用当地的石头建成的一排排坚固的小房子as solid as a rockvery solid 坚如磐石的 He rapped his knuckles against the body of the sink unit. It was as solid as a rock. 他用指关节敲敲洗涤槽—它非常牢固。tough /tʌf/ [adjective]not easily cut or damaged - use this about cloth, leather, plastic etc 〔布、皮革、塑料等〕坚固的，坚韧的 The sailors wore jackets made from tough waterproof cotton. 水手们穿着用牢固的防水棉布做的衣服。 a pair of tough leather boots 一双结实的皮靴子 Normal floor paint might not be tough enough for the garage. 普通的地板漆用在车库里可能不够耐磨。durable /ˈdjʊərəbəlǁˈdʊər-/ [adjective]substances or products that aredurable are strong and will last a long time, even if they are used a lot 〔物质或产品〕经久耐用的 Bronze is harder and more durable than tin. 青铜比锡坚硬耐用。 What you need for Africa is a simple, durable and inexpensive vehicle. 你去非洲需要一辆简单、耐用又便宜的汽车。 The roofs are constructed from heavy and durable timbers, usually teak or mahogany. 屋顶采用经久耐用的实木，一般是柚木或红木建造。durability /ˌdjʊərəˈbɪlɪti, ˌdjʊərəˈbɪlətiǁˌdʊər-/ [uncountable noun] We tested several products for quality and durability. 我们测试了几款产品的质量和耐用性。heavy-duty /ˌhevi ˈdjuːti◂ǁ-ˈduːti◂/ [adjective only before noun]heavy-duty materials, tools, machines etc are specially made to be stronger than usual, often because they are going to be used a lot or used in difficult conditions 〔材料、工具、机器等〕结实耐用的 If you are going to put an electric cable underground, you must use the special heavy-duty type. 如果要在地下埋电缆，必须使用特别结实耐磨的那种。 The emergency equipment includes food, a first-aid kit, and a heavy-duty flashlight. 急救装备包括食品、急救箱和一把结实耐用的手电筒。hardwearing /ˌhɑːʳdˈweərɪŋ◂/ [adjective]ahardwearing cloth or material is strong and will last a long time, even if it is used a lot 〔布料或材料〕耐磨的 Polyester is not particularly hardwearing but it is cheap. 聚酯纤维不是特别耐磨，但是便宜。 It's best to lay a good quality, hardwearing carpet. 最好铺一种质量好的、耐磨的地毯。reinforced /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːʳst◂, ˌriːənˈfɔːʳst◂/ [adjective only before noun]areinforced material or part has had other materials or parts added to make it stronger 加固的，加强的 A reinforced concrete dome, two metres thick, protects the radioactive core of the nuclear reactor. 一个两米厚的钢筋混凝土圆顶保护着核反应堆的放射性活性区。 Like all the clothes in the range it has specially reinforced seams. 跟这一系列的所有衣服一样，这一件也有特别加固缝。unbreakable /ʌnˈbreɪkəbəl/ [adjective]something that isunbreakable is difficult or impossible to break because it is made of a very strong substance 不会破的，不易打碎的 Make sure your patio doors are made of unbreakable glass. 阳台的门一定要使用不易打碎的玻璃。 a virtually unbreakable vacuum flask 一个几乎打不碎的真空热水瓶indestructible /ˌɪndɪˈstrʌktɪbəl, ˌɪndɪˈstrʌktəbəl/ [adjective]impossible to break, damage or destroy 破坏不了的，不可摧毁的 Until the accident, the ship was considered indestructible. 这艘船在出事之前一直被认为是坚不可摧的。 There is little point putting an indestructible door in a frame that will rot in 10 years. 门框十年就会烂掉，装一扇牢不可破的门就没有多大意义了。5 to make something stronger 使某物更为牢固make something stronger /ˌmeɪk something ˈstrɒŋgəʳǁ-ˈstrɔːŋ-/ [verb phrase]to make something physically stronger 使某物更为坚固 I've put in some extra posts to make the fence stronger. 我多打了几个桩使篱笆更加牢固。 A final heat treatment makes the glass much stronger and improves its optical qualities. 最后一个热处理工序使玻璃更为坚固，并提高了它的透光性。strengthen /ˈstreŋθən, ˈstrenθən/ [transitive verb]to make something strong, especially by adding something else 增加…牢度，加固 The ship's decks will have to be strengthened to carry the extra weight. 船上的甲板必须加固，使它可以承受更多的重量。 a set of exercises to strengthen the leg muscles 增强腿部肌肉力量的一套练习 The walls were strengthened with steel rods. 这些墙用钢筋加固了。reinforce /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːʳs, ˌriːənˈfɔːʳs/ [transitive verb]to make part of a building or structure stronger 加固〔建筑物或结构的一部分〕 Huge beams have been added at the top of the walls to reinforce the carved medieval roof. 墙的上部加了大梁以加固这个中世纪的雕花穹顶。 The sea wall at Southend is being reinforced with tons of cement. 绍森德的海堤正在用大量的水泥加固。6 a strong feeling/belief 强烈的感情/坚定的信仰strong /strɒŋǁstrɔːŋ/ [adjective] The subject of abortion always arouses strong emotions. 堕胎问题总是会引起强烈的情绪。 Stapleton has very strong views on capital punishment. 斯特普尔顿在死刑问题上观点非常激烈。 She had a strong urge to sell everything she owned and travel abroad. 她有一股强烈的冲动，想把一切卖掉到国外去旅行。 The new police have received strong support from local residents. 新的政策受到了当地居民的热烈拥护。strongly [adverb] I don't let people smoke in my house -- it's something I feel very strongly about. 我不让人在我屋里抽烟—这一点我是非常坚决的。strength /streŋθ, strenθ/ [uncountable noun] The President could not ignore the strength of public opinion. 总统没法忽视公众舆论的力量。intense /ɪnˈtens/ [adjective]a feeling that isintense is extremely strong 〔感情〕强烈的，激烈的 It would give me intense pleasure to beat him at tennis. 在网球上把他打败会让我产生强烈的快感。 As we waited for the winner to be announced, the excitement was intense. 我们等待宣布得奖者时，情绪万分激动。 Every car was stopped and searched, which caused intense annoyance to the drivers. 每一辆车都被拦下来搜查，引起了司机的强烈不满。intensely [adverb] From the moment I first met him I disliked him intensely. 我从第一眼看到他就非常不喜欢他。passionate /ˈpæʃənɪt, ˈpæʃənət/ [adjective]involving strong feelings, especially about what is right and wrong 强烈的〔感情等，尤指在是非问题上〕 I remember many passionate arguments taking place around this table. 我记得，这张桌子旁发生过许多激烈的争论。passionate about He's passionate about the need to protect the environment. 他坚决主张要保护环境。passionate believer/opponent/supporter etc Thatcher has always been a passionate believer in the ideals of a free market economy. 撒切尔一向是自由市场经济这一理想的热情信奉者。passionately [adverb] He was passionately against nuclear weapons. 他强烈反对核武器。passion [uncountable noun] He delivered his speech with passion and conviction. 他的演说充满了激情和力量。powerful /ˈpaʊəʳfəl/ [adjective]having a great effect on someone 〔对某人的影响〕强烈的，有力的 Jealousy is a very powerful emotion. 嫉妒是一种很强烈的情绪。 Her desire to hit him was so powerful that she had to force herself to leave the room at once. 她想揍他的欲望非常强烈，所以她不得不逼着自己马上离开房间。deep /diːp/ [adjective]adeep feeling is one that you feel very strongly, especially a feeling of love, disappointment, or sympathy 深切的，深深的〔尤指爱、失望之情、同情心等〕 I have always had a deep affection for your family. 我一向对你们一家人怀有深厚的感情。 The news came as a deep disappointment to us all. 这个消息传来，令我们大家都深感失望。 Please accept our deepest sympathies.used when someone has died请接受我们深切的慰问。〔用于某人去世时〕deeply [adverb] He was deeply offended by their remarks. 他们的话使他大为恼火。fervent /ˈfɜːʳvənt/ [adjective usually before noun]very strong and sincere 热情的，热诚的 Despite her troubled life she has always had a fervent belief in God. 她尽管生活坎坷，还是一直虔诚地信奉上帝。fervent admirer/supporter/believer etc Most of the people here are fervent supporters of self-determination. 这里大多数人强烈地支持自决。fervently [adverb] He will be remembered as a politician who fervently argued for what he believed in. 他将因身为一位能够为自己的信仰积极抗争的政治家而名垂后世。ardent /ˈɑːʳdənt/ [adjective usually before noun]formalvery strong and sincere 【正式】热烈的，热情的 He was a man of strong beliefs and had always given ardent support to the Reform cause. 他是一个具有坚定信念的人，一向积极地支持改革事业。 Even his most ardent supporters disagreed with this move. 甚至连他最热情的支持者也不赞同这个行动。ardently [adverb] She ardently believed that women should have the same rights as men and was determined to fight for this. 她坚信妇女应该享有与男人同样的权利，并决心为之奋斗。