noun
[] how strong a country's currency is in relation to other countries' currencies （一国货币币值的）实力，坚挺 ◆ the continuing strength of the dollar against the yen 美元兑日元持续坚挺 ◆ The strength of the currency is damaging exports. 货币坚挺损害到出口。
[] the power and influence that sb/sth has 实力 ◆ The new base will boost the airline's strength in Europe. 新基地将增强这家航空公司在欧洲的实力。 ◆ to negotiate from a position of strength 以强势地位进行谈判 ◆ We will focus on building brand strength. 我们将集中力量培养品牌实力。
[] a quality or an ability that a person or thing has that gives them an advantage 优势；长处 ◆ One of her main strengths is her ability to cope with pressure. 她的主要优势之一是能够应付压力。 ◆ The plan has both strengths and weaknesses .这一计划既有长处也有不足。
[] the ability that sth has to resist force or hold heavy weights without breaking or being damaged 强度 ◆ Carbon fibre offers a superior strength to weight ratio. 碳纤维具有很高的强度重量比。
[] the number of people in a group, a team or an organization 人力；人数多寡 ◆ The strength of the workforce is about to be doubled from 3 000 to 6 000. 职工人数将翻一番，从 3 000 人增加到 6 000 人。 ◆ The board is now up to full strength (= with all the members it needs) .董事会人员现在已经齐备。
