LEARNit Dictionary

strain

noun
C1+
1
C1+
pressure on a system or relationship because great demands are being placed on it
تنش, فشار
2
C1+
mental pressure or worry felt by somebody because they have too much to do or manage; something that causes this pressure
فشار روانی, تنش, فشار ذهنی, بار ذهنی, فشار
You will learn to cope with the stresses and strains of public life.
I found it a strain having to concentrate for so long.
Relax, and let us take the strain.
Television newsreaders come under enormous strain.
3
C1+
the pressure that is put on something when a physical force stretches, pushes, or pulls it
فشار, تنش, کشش, کشیدگی
The rope broke under the strain.
You should try not to place too much strain on muscles and joints.
The ground here cannot take the strain of a large building.
The cable has a 140kg breaking strain.
4
C1+
an injury to a part of your body, such as a muscle, that is caused by using it too much or by twisting it
کشیدگی عضله
a calf/groin/leg strain
muscle strain
5
a particular type of plant or animal, or of a disease caused by bacteria, etc.
گونه, سلاله, رگه
a new strain of mosquitoes resistant to the poison
This is only one of the many strains of the disease.
H5N1 is a strain of avian influenza.
6
a particular feature of the character of a person or group, or a quality in their manner
خصوصیت, ویژگی, رگه, خصلت, صفت, خصیصه
He had a definite strain of snobbery in him.
synonym streak
7
the sound of music being played or sung
نغمه, آوای موسیقی, صدای موسیقی, ملودی, نوا
She could hear the strains of Mozart through the window.
He heard the familiar strains of a tango coming from the club.
verb
1
to injure yourself or part of your body by making it work too hard
رگ به رگ شدن, آسیب, صدمه
2
to make an effort to do something, using all your mental or physical strength
کوشیدن, تلاش کردن, تقلا کردن, زور زدن
I strained my ears to catch what they were saying.
Necks were strained for a glimpse of the stranger.
People were straining to see what was going on.
He burst to the surface, straining for air.
Bend gently to the left without straining.
3
to try to make something do more than it is able to do
فشار آوردن, زور زدن, تحت فشار قرار دادن, بار سنگین وارد کردن, تلاش زیاد کردن
The sudden influx of visitors is straining hotels in the town to the limit.
His constant complaints were straining our patience.
The dispute has strained relations between the two countries .
Her latest version of events strained their credulity still further.
4
to push hard against something; to pull hard on something
فشار آوردن, کشیدن, زور زدن
She strained against the ropes that held her.
The dogs were straining at the leash, eager to get to the park.
5
to pour food, etc. through something with very small holes in it, for example a sieve, in order to separate the solid part from the liquid part
صاف کردن, از صافی گذراندن, آب‌کش کردن
Use a colander to strain the vegetables.
Strain the juice from the cherries into a small saucepan.
Strain off any excess liquid.