LEARNit Dictionary

strength

noun
B1
OPAL
OPAL
1
B1
the quality of being physically strong
قدرت, نیرو, نیروی بدنی, زور
opposite weakness(1)
2
B1
the ability that something has to resist force or hold heavy weights without breaking or being damaged
استحکام, مقاومت, دوام
the strength of a rope
The panels are reinforced with steel for extra strength.
see also industrial-strength
3
B2
the quality of being brave and determined in a difficult situation
شهامت, پایداری, شجاعت, صلابت, صلابت نفس
During this ordeal he was able to draw strength from his faith.
She has a remarkable inner strength.
You have shown great strength of character.
opposite weakness(2)
4
B2
the power and influence that somebody/something has
قدرت, نیرو, نفوذ, قدرت نفوذ, اثرگذاری
Political power depends upon economic strength.
Their superior military strength gives them a huge advantage.
to negotiate from a position of strength
The rally was intended to be a show of strength by the socialists.
opposite weakness(2)
5
B2
how strong or deeply felt an opinion or a feeling is
قوت, شدت, جدیت
the strength of public opinion
This view has recently gathered strength .
I was surprised by the strength of her feelings.
I have been overwhelmed by the strength of feeling that people have about this issue.
6
B2
a quality or an ability that a person or thing has that gives them an advantage
قدرت, توانایی, قوت, مزیت
The ability to keep calm is one of her many strengths.
the strengths and weaknesses of an argument
The new weapon's strength lies in its accuracy.
opposite weakness(3)
7
B2
how strong a natural force or a signal is
شدت
the strength of the sun
wind strength
the strength and direction of the tide
The phone company aims to improve signal strength within buildings.
8
how strong a particular taste or substance is
شدت, غلظت, شدت مزه, غلظت ماده
Add more curry powder depending on the strength required.
a range of beers with different strengths
a packet of double-strength mints
These wines vary in strength between 11° and 15°.
9
how strong a country’s currency is in relation to other countries’ currencies
اعتبار ارزی
the relative strength of the dollar against the euro
The euro has continued to gain strength.
the continuing strength of the pound
opposite weakness(4)
10
the number of people in a group, a team or an organization
تعداد, شمار
The strength of the workforce is about to be doubled from 3 000 to 6 000.
The team will be back at full strength for the next match.
The Korean team was not up to strength for the final.
The protesters turned out in strength .
These cuts have left the local police force under strength .
see also under-strength