名词 n. 1.压力;紧张;压迫[U][C][(+on)]Susan was completely weighed down by the stress of examinations. 苏珊被考试的压力压垮了。 2.着重;重要性[U][(+on)]She lay great stress on proper behavior. 她很强调行为端正。 3.【物】应力[U][C]Earth quakes can result from stresses in the earth's crust. 地壳内的应力可能引起地震。 4.【语】重音;重读[U][C][(+on)]In the word "mother" the stress is on the first syllable. 在"mother"这一字里,重音在第一个音节上。 5.【音】加强[U][C]及物动词 vt. 1.强调,着重The English teacher stressed the importance of reading aloud. 英语老师强调了朗读的重要性。 2.用重音读Stress the second syllable. 重读第二个音节。 3.加压力于;使紧张The weight of snow stressed the roof to the point of collapsing. 雪的重量压得屋顶快要塌了。