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    stress

    US / strɛs/

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    UK /stres/

    A2TOEIC
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
    Which syllable should I stress in the word ‘difficult’?
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Emphasis on part of a word or sentence
    Where is the stress in the word ‘difficult’?
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo put pressure on something or someone
    Frank was worried that a storm would stress the house
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Pressure on something or someone
    Frank is worried that the stress of a storm will damage the house
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo say your opinion strongly
    Mark will carefully stress 'no meat' when he orders food at restaurants
    v.i.Intransitive VerbTo be in a state of mental tension due to problems
    Bert will always stress about the end of the year exams
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A state of mental tension, worry due to problems
    The end of the year exams are giving Bert a lot of stress

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    Why everyone should have a cat! Ft. Anna Akana - Simon's Cat | COLLAB

    03:02Why everyone should have a cat! Ft. Anna Akana - Simon's Cat | COLLAB
    • Studies have actually shown that the act of petting a cat reduces your blood pressure and relieves stress and anxiety.

      Studies have actually shown that the act of petting a cat reduces your blood pressure and relieves stress and anxiety.

    • Studies have actually shown that the act of petting a cat reduces your blood pressure and relieves stress and anxiety.

      Studies have actually shown that the act of petting a cat reduces your blood pressure and relieves stress and anxiety.

    B1

    How to Survive a Building Explosion

    06:05How to Survive a Building Explosion
    • In addition to the lingering physical damage done to their bodies, survivors of building explosions often suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the guilt of being alive.

      In addition to the lingering physical damage done to their bodies, survivors of building explosions often suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the guilt of being alive.

    • post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

      post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

    B1

    What to do if your inner voice is cruel | Ethan Kross

    06:37What to do if your inner voice is cruel | Ethan Kross
    • You've probably heard that stress kills-

      You've probably heard that stress kills-

    • A stress response is a really adaptive response.

      A stress response is a really adaptive response.

    B1

    The Ugly Truth About Gwyneth Paltrow and GOOP

    08:58The Ugly Truth About Gwyneth Paltrow and GOOP
    • a process of having gas injected into the rectum in the hopes of reducing oxidative stress and a whole host of other miraculous health benefits.

      a process of having gas injected into the rectum in the hopes of reducing oxidative stress and a whole host of other miraculous health benefits.

    • in the hopes of reducing oxidative stress

      in the hopes of reducing oxidative stress

    B2

    How to Survive a Fire, According to Science

    04:31How to Survive a Fire, According to Science
    • There's stress, there's confusion, there's a lot of heat,

      There's stress, there's confusion, there's a lot of heat,

    B1

    10 Things You Should Eliminate From Your Life

    08:2610 Things You Should Eliminate From Your Life
    • These may have been meaningful at one point, but now bring more stress than positive returns.

      These may have been meaningful at one point, but now bring more stress than positive returns.

    • Carrying unnecessary debt can increase financial stress; limiting your ability to save, invest, or achieve other important financial milestones.

      Carrying unnecessary debt can increase financial stress; limiting your ability to save, invest, or achieve other important financial milestones.

    B1

    Why can’t prices just stay the same?

    07:31Why can’t prices just stay the same?
    • ARCHIVE: “Inflation is causing stress.”

      ARCHIVE: “Inflation is causing stress.”

    • Inflation is causing stress.

      Inflation is causing stress.

    B1

    Smoking is Awesome

    11:45Smoking is Awesome
    • Beta-endorphins reduce pain and stress.

      Beta-endorphins reduce pain and stress.

    • Your alveoli are super sensitive and can't handle this sort of stress. A few of your tiny air sacs pop like balloons, causing irreparable damage.

      Your alveoli are super sensitive and can't handle this sort of stress. A few of your tiny air sacs pop like balloons, causing irreparable damage.

    B1

    Maximize Productivity With These Time Management Tools | Dr. Cal Newport & Dr. Andrew Huberman

    09:03Maximize Productivity With These Time Management Tools | Dr. Cal Newport & Dr. Andrew Huberman
    • I don't want the high stress situation.

      I don't want the high stress situation.

    A2

    Healthy living and DNA: BBC News Review

    07:09Healthy living and DNA: BBC News Review
    • the stress is on the second.

      the stress is on the second.

    B1