How do you use "strain" in a sentence?

The constant deadlines put a strain on her health. He strained his back lifting heavy boxes. Scientists identified a new strain of the virus.

strain

Q: What does "strain" mean?

Pressure or tension; an injury; a variety of something Strain has multiple meanings: physical or mental pressure (the strain of work), an injury from overexertion (muscle strain), or a variety of something (a strain of virus). As a verb, it means to make an intense effort, to injure by overuse, or to filter through a sieve.

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Meaning: Pressure or tension; an injury; a variety of something

压力，紧张；拉伤；菌株，品种

tensión, presión; distensión; cepa

緊張、負担、重圧；株、種類；酷使する

압박, 긴장, 부담; 변종, 균주; 혹사하다

Strain has multiple meanings: physical or mental pressure (the strain of work), an injury from overexertion (muscle strain), or a variety of something (a strain of virus). As a verb, it means to make an intense effort, to injure by overuse, or to filter through a sieve.

「strain」有多种含义：身体或精神压力（工作压力）、过度使用造成的伤害（肌肉拉伤）或某物的变种（病毒株）。

«Strain» tiene múltiples significados: presión física o mental, una lesión por sobreesfuerzo o una variedad de algo. Como verbo, significa hacer un esfuerzo intenso o lesionarse por uso excesivo.

「strain」には複数の意味があります：身体的または精神的なプレッシャー、過度の使用による怪我、または何かの種類（ウイルスの株）。

strain은 여러 의미를 가진다: 신체적·정신적 압박(업무의 부담), 과도한 사용으로 인한 부상(근육 염좌), 또는 어떤 것의 변종(바이러스 변종). 동사로는 극도로 노력하다, 과도한 사용으로 다치다, 또는 체로 걸러내다를 의미한다.

Examples

The constant deadlines put a strain on her health.
持续的截止日期给她的健康带来了压力。
Los plazos constantes ejercían presión sobre su salud.
絶え間ない締め切りが彼女の健康に負担をかけた。
끊임없는 마감 기한이 그녀의 건강에 부담을 주었다.
He strained his back lifting heavy boxes.
他搬重箱子时拉伤了背部。
Se lesionó la espalda levantando cajas pesadas.
彼は重い箱を持ち上げて背中を痛めた。
그는 무거운 상자를 들다가 허리를 다쳤다.
Scientists identified a new strain of the virus.
科学家们发现了一种新的病毒株。
Los científicos identificaron una nueva cepa del virus.
科学者たちはウイルスの新株を特定した。
과학자들이 바이러스의 새로운 변종을 확인했다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Two distinct origins: (1) Old French 'estreindre' meaning 'to press, squeeze', from Latin 'stringere' (to draw tight); (2) Old English 'streon' meaning 'offspring, race', as in 'a strain of bacteria'. Both coexist today.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal