stress
US / strɛs/
・UK /stres/
A2
verb
- To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- To put pressure on something or someone
- To say your opinion strongly
- To be in a state of mental tension due to problems
noun
- Emphasis on part of a word or sentence
- Pressure on something or someone
- A state of mental tension, worry due to problems
Examples
high stress levels
The tower exerts an enormous stress on the walls. The movements set up stresses in the earth's crust.