strain

压力、负担

The long hours at work put a real strain on her health.

长时间的工作对她的健康造成很大的压力。

拉伤、扭伤

He returned to training after a minor back strain.

他背部轻微拉伤后又回到训练场。

品种、菌株、毒株

A new strain of the virus is spreading across the region.

一种新的病毒株正在这个地区扩散。

张力、拉力

The cable snapped under the strain of the heavy load.

缆线在重物的拉力下断裂了。

紧张关系、不和

The dispute has created strains between the two countries.

这场争端使两国之间出现紧张关系。

旋律、曲调常用复数；正式

We heard the strains of a violin from the open window.

我们从敞开的窗户听见小提琴的旋律。

拉伤、扭伤

She strained a muscle in her shoulder while lifting boxes.

她搬箱子时把肩膀的肌肉拉伤了。

过度使用、使劳损

Reading in dim light will strain your eyes.

在昏暗的光线下阅读会使眼睛过度劳累。

滤、过滤

Strain the noodles and rinse them in cold water.

把面条滤干，再用冷水冲洗。

使紧张、使不堪负荷

The sudden influx of visitors is straining local resources.

游客突然涌入，使当地资源不堪负荷。

竭力、使劲

He strained to hear what they were whispering about.

他努力想听清楚他们在低声说什么。