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strain

UK
/streɪn/
US
/streɪn/
strain out

Translations

strainnoun
strains
pl
UK
/streɪn/
US
/streɪn/
The strain of the job was starting to affect his health.
Напряжение от работы начинало сказываться на его здоровье.
The laboratory is studying a new strain of the virus.
Лаборатория изучает новый штамм вируса.
The strain on the rope was too much, and it snapped.
Натяжение на веревке было слишком сильным, и она порвалась.
The strain of the violin was hauntingly beautiful.
Мелодия скрипки была завораживающе красивой.
Additional translations
порода
род
напряжённость
натяжка
Synonyms
tension
stress
pressure
burden
load
difficulty
trial
ordeal
strain
distress
strainverb
strained
Past Simple
strained
Past Participle
straining
Gerund
UK
/streɪn/
US
/streɪn/
He had to strain his eyes to see the small print.
Ему пришлось напрягать глаза, чтобы увидеть мелкий шрифт.
She strained the pasta before adding the sauce.
Она процедила пасту перед добавлением соуса.
He strained the rope to its limit.
Он натянул веревку до предела.
Synonyms
stress
tension
pressure
distort
overexert
wrench
squeeze
tighten
strainadjective
UK
/streɪn/
US
/streɪn/
Attributive use, e.g. "strain gauge", where the noun modifies another noun.

Definitions

strainnoun
A force or influence that stretches, pulls, or puts pressure on something, sometimes causing damage.
The strain on the bridge was evident after the heavy trucks passed over it.
A particular type or quality of a plant, animal, or microorganism, especially one that is different in some way from others of the same group.
Scientists discovered a new strain of bacteria that is resistant to antibiotics.
A state of tension or stress resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.
The constant strain of working long hours took a toll on her health.
A melody or tune.
The strains of the violin could be heard from the concert hall.
An injury to a muscle, tendon, or ligament caused by overstretching or excessive effort.
After the marathon he was diagnosed with a hamstring strain.
A particular tendency, quality, or disposition in a persons character or in something such as an argument or style.
There is a strong practical strain in her approach to problem-solving.
strainverb
To force a part of one's body or oneself to make a strenuous or unusually great effort.
He strained his back while lifting the heavy box.
To pour a liquid through a porous or perforated device or material in order to separate out any solid matter.
She strained the pasta to remove the excess water.
To stretch something to its maximum limit or capacity.
The rope strained under the weight of the heavy load.
To make a strenuous or continuous effort.
He strained to hear the faint sound coming from the distance.
strainadjective
(attributive) Relating to, measuring, or resisting strain in materials or structures.
Engineers installed strain gauges to monitor deformation in the bridge.
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