strong
adjective uk/strɒŋ/ us/strɑːŋ/
(NOT WEAK)
A2 强有力的，强劲的；强壮的；强烈的
powerful; having or using great force or control
She must be very strong to carry such a weight on her back. 能把这么重的东西背在背上，她一定非常强健。
It is surely the duty of the stronger members in a society to help those who are weak. 任何社会中帮助弱者都是强者不可推卸的责任。
My grandmother had a strong influence/effect on my early childhood. 我祖母在我的幼年对我影响很大。
Strong winds are forecast in the area for the next few days. 预计未来几天这一地区将有大风。
It's surprising what strong memories a photograph can produce. 一张像片可以引起如此深刻的记忆，实在令人惊讶。
Get Carl to lift it - he's as strong as an ox (= very strong). 让卡尔来提吧——他像牛一样壮。
B2 有效的；有望成功的
effective; of a good quality or level and likely to be successful
We will need strong policies if our economic problems are to be solved. 要解决我们的经济问题，需要采取强有力的政策。
I can give you stronger pain-killing drugs if these aren't strong enough. 如果这些止痛药药力不够的话，我可以给你一些药效更强的。
Strong trading links exist between us and many South American countries. 我们已和许多南美洲国家建立了牢固的贸易关系。
B2 精通的，擅长的;突出的
skilled or good at doing something
Without a doubt, she's the strongest candidate we've interviewed for the job. 毫无疑问，在我们所面试的这个职位的求职者中，她是能力最强的。
As a guitarist, he's strong on (= good at) technique but lacks feeling in some pieces. 作为一名吉他手，他的演奏技法很娴熟，不过也许在演奏某些曲子时缺乏感情。
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- He was swept out to sea by the strong current.
- I'm not a strong swimmer so I prefer not to go out of my depth.
- You'll need a strong abrasive for cleaning this sink.
- The strong police presence only heightened the tension among the crowd.
- A strong wind will favour the bigger boats.
(DETERMINED)
B2 坚决的，坚定的，不动摇的
difficult to argue with; firm and determined
She has strong opinions about religion. 她有非常坚定的宗教主张。
He has a strong personality, but don't let him bully you. 他个性很强，但别让他欺侮你。
Most of the group have strong views on the subject of divorce. 大部分小组成员对于离婚的看法非常固执。
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- He's a strong advocate of state ownership of the railways.
- She left home in the face of strong opposition from her parents.
- Some people put their faith in strong leaders rather than sound policies.
- What this state needs is really strong government.
- I don't think that's a very strong argument.
(NOTICEABLE)
B1 （味道、气味等）浓的，重的，强烈的
If a taste, smell, etc. is strong, it is very noticeable or powerful.
A strong light was shining straight in my eyes. 一道强光直刺进我的眼里。
There's a really strong smell of bleach in the corridor. 走廊里有一股极为刺鼻的漂白粉味。
This coffee is too strong for me. 这种咖啡对我来说太浓了。
The room was decorated in very strong colours. 房间装饰的色调非常亮丽。
What a strong likeness there is between the brothers! 兄弟俩长得真像。
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- He's got a strong French accent.
- There was a strong smell of burning.
- The sun was so strong we had to pull down the blinds.
- The stink of rotting seaweed was strong along the seashore.
- How do you like your tea - strong or weak?
(DIFFICULT TO BREAK)
B1 牢固的，强健的；结实的；坚固的
difficult to break, destroy, or make sick, or able to support a heavy weight or force
a strong box/chair 结实的盒子／椅子
The window is made from very strong glass - it won't shatter. 窗户用的是强化玻璃——不会碎。
It's a serious disease, but he's very strong - I think he'll pull through. 他的病情严重，但是他很强壮——我相信他能挺过来的。
See also: strength (POWER)
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- Mind that box - the bottom isn't very strong.
- He has a very strong constitution.
- He has good strong digestion.
- The bags we sell have very strong seams, so they will last for years.
- These are good strong toys for tiny tots.
(LIKELY)
C2 可能性很大的，很有可能的
very likely to happen
There's a strong possibility/likelihood of finding the child within the next few hours. 很有可能在随后的几个小时内找到孩子。
The treatment's chances of success are stronger if it is started as soon as the disease is diagnosed. 该病确诊后如果马上接受治疗，治愈的可能性会大很多。
(IN NUMBER)
[ after noun ]多达…的，计有…的
having the stated number of people, members, etc.
The crowd had grown to be several hundred strong. 人群数量已经增加到几百人。
See also: strength (NUMBER)
(CHEMISTRY)
chemistry specialized强的（酸、碱或某种化学成分）
A strong acid, alkali, or chemical base produces many ions (= atoms with an electrical charge) when it is dissolved in water.
Idioms
be going strongidiom C2 活跃依旧；长盛不衰；依然运行良好
to continue to exist and be successful or work well, after a long period
After fifty years, the town's theatre is still going strong. 五十年后，镇上的剧院依旧在正常运营。
His father is still going strong (= is alive and well) at 94. 他父亲94岁了，还很硬朗。
strong nervesidiom (also a strong stomach) 强大的心理承受力；坚强的意志
an ability to not be upset by unpleasant things
You need a strong stomach to work in Accident and Emergency. 在急诊室工作需要有很强的心理承受力。
strong
adverb informal uk/strɒŋ/ us/strɑːŋ/
come on strong UK露骨地调情，挑逗;言行过分，过于苛刻
to behave towards another person in a way that is too severe, or that shows a strong sexual interest that the other person does not want
I think you came on a bit strong - it wasn't her fault. 你当时有些太过分了——又不是她的错。
He's always coming on strong to me - I wish he'd stop. 他老是挑逗我——我真希望他别这么做了。