STRONG
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a strong person or thing
a strong government or leader
a strong feeling or belief
a strong taste or smell opposite weak
^ see also bravi/not brave
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see also exercise, sport
Strong stregistrar]/ \adj] someone who is strong has big muscles and can lift heavy things, do a lot of physical work etc: It took four strong men to lift the piano. I strong hands
Strength /strer)6, strene, [n U] the ability
to lift or carry heavy things, to do a lot of
physical work etc: Bill was doing a lot of
exercise to build up his strength.
the strength to do sth I didn't have the
strength to climb any further.
with ail your strength {=as hard as you
can) Diana pulled on the rope with all
her strength.
energetic /.enydjetik* [adj] someone
who is energetic likes to be active or busy, and has the ability to work hard for a long time: With a new and energetic director.; the company was soon doing well again. I For more energetic visitors, there are many sports and activities.
energy 'enard3i/ |n U] the feeling of physical and mental strength that helps you to do a lot of things without getting tired easily: V/itarr?/n pills can give you extra energy. I I don't have the time or the energy to go out much during the week.
powerful /"pau3rfel/ [adj] very strong - use this about someone's body, arms,
muscles etc: a tall man with a powerful physique I The birds have very powerful wing muscles. 1 the crocodile's powerful jaws
muscular /'nuskj^97 [adj] someone who is muscular looks strong because you can see that they have big muscles: She liked men who were tall and muscular. I He had broad shoulders and muscular arms.
athletic /жбЧеикИэб-./ [adj] someone who is athletic has a strong but fairly thin body, and looks as if they are good at sports: She was tall, athletic, and very attractive, f long ath/et/c legs
stamina /'staem^na/ fn U| the ability to work hard. run. play sports etc for a long time without getting tired: You need stamina to be a long-distance runner. I exercises to increase your strength and stamina
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POLITICS
Strong .strDt]||stn:i]/ [adj] a strong government. leader, manager etc has clear ideas about what should be done, and takes firm control of what happens: This country needs a strong government to solve the economic crisis. I The school's main problem is that it lacks strong leadership.
powerful ,pao3rkl [adj] a powerful
person, group, or organization has a lot of influence over events, for example because they are very rich or they hold an important position: The Senator has powerful allies in America's business community. ! Murdoch controls dozens of newspapers and TV stations, and is an immensely powerful man.
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Strong / strops troii]/[adj] something that is strong cannot be broken or destroyed easily: The bags are made of strong black plastic. I You'll need a strong piece of rope for towing the car. strength [n UJ how strong something is: testing the strength of the steel beams
solid "sol^d|| sen- adj] a building or piece of furniture that is solid is strong and well made: The table seemed solid enough. so I climbed up onto it. I rows of solid little houses built of local stone
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tough t.\f {adj} not easily broken, cut. or damaged - use this about cloth, leather, plastic, or natural substances: jackets made from tough waterproof cotton I a pair of tough leather boots t Before cooking the artichoke, cut off the tough outer leaves.
strong feeling/belief
Strong stroq||str;y.r| [adj] if you have strong feelings, beliefs, or opinions about something, your feelings affect you a lot and you are very serious about them: The subject of abortion always arouses strong emotions. I These plans faced strong opposition from local people. I a strong sense of family loyalty strongly \adv} If you feel very strongly about this, write to your Congressman and complain.
strength [n U] how strong someone's feelings are: The President could not ignore the strength of public opinion.
intense in'tens [adj] a feeling that is intense is so strong that you can hardly control it: We were waiting for tine winner to be announced, and the excitement was intense I intense pleasure I Every car was stopped and searched, which caused intense annoyance to the drivers.
intensely |adi?] From the moment 1 first met him I disliked him intensely.
deep ;'di:p [adj usually before noun] very strong - use this especially about a feeling of love, sympathy, sadness, or disappointment: The news came as a deep disappointment to us ell. I the deep sorrow that we all felt when Arthur died deeply ladu] 1 was deeply offended by their remarks.
extreme 'ik'slriim/ [adj] extreme opinions
STRONG
or beliefs about politics, religion etc are too strong and most people regard them as unreasonable: extreme nationalist views an extreme left-wing party
strong taste/smell
Strong strorj|.stn:t] [adj] a strong smell or taste is one that you notice easily: This cheese has a very strong taste. I There 's a strong smell of gas. strongly [adv] His breath smelled strongly of garlic.
to make something stronger
make sth stronger /,meik (sth) 'stmr)gy||
-'sfro:i]- to make something physically stronger: I've put in some extra posts to make the fence stronger.
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strengthen streijO^n, 'strenfbn/ [и T] to make something stronger, physically or emotionally: The ship's decks will have to be strengthened to carry the extra weight, i Her parents' opposition only strengthened her determination to succeed. I This trade agreement will strengthen the links between our countries.
STUDY
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EDUCATION
to study something at school, university etc
Study 'st.\di [u I/T] to learn about a subject by reading books, going to classes, and doing work that your teacher asks you to do: It's difficult to study when the weather's so hot. i I've been studying English for six years now. study to be a doctor/engineer etc She's at business school. studying to be an accountant.