| 单词 | strength |
| 释义 | strength strength // noun
INDUSTRIAL-STRENGTH
1 [U] how strong a country's currency is in relation to other countries' currencies: the continuing strength of the dollar against the yen The strength of the currency is damaging exports. The euro has been gaining strength against the dollar.
2 [U] the power and influence that sb/sth has: The new base will boost the airline's strength in Europe. to negotiate from a position of strength We will focus on building brand strength.
3 [C] a quality or an ability that a person or thing has that gives them an advantage: One of her main strengths is her ability to cope with pressure. The plan has both strengths and weaknesses.
4 [U] the ability that sth has to resist force or hold heavy weights without breaking or being damaged: Carbon fibre offers a superior strength to weight ratio.
5 [U] the number of people in a group, a team or an organization: The strength of the workforce is about to be doubled from 3 000 to 6 000. The board is now up to full strength (= with all the members it needs).
IDIOMS
go from strength to strength to become more and more successful: Since it was founded three years ago, the company has gone from strength to strength.
on the strength of sth because sb has been influenced or persuaded by sth: I got the job on the strength of your recommendation.
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