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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

    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

    My Horrible Nightmare Group Project

    09:48My Horrible Nightmare Group Project
    • Not too much stress, a bit last minute, but it's all organized, so it's not that bad.

      Not too much stress, a bit last minute, but it's all organized, so it's not that bad.

    • Not too much stress, a bit last minute, but it's all organized, so it's not that bad.

      Not too much stress, a bit last minute, but it's all organized, so it's not that bad.

    A2

    Why Cat Bites Are Actually So Dangerous | RTC 35

    12:07Why Cat Bites Are Actually So Dangerous | RTC 35
    • Can stress cause acne?

      Can stress cause acne?

    • Stress can put you into a pro-inflammatory state.

      Stress can put you into a pro-inflammatory state.

    B1

    Gen Z is reshaping the future of work – here’s how

    08:36Gen Z is reshaping the future of work – here’s how
    • According to a recent survey, almost half of Gen Z workers suffer from stress or anxiety arising from factors such as increasing costs of living, workload, and

      According to a recent survey, almost half of Gen Z workers suffer from stress or anxiety arising from factors such as increasing costs of living, workload, and

    • According to a recent survey, almost half of Gen Z workers suffer from stress or anxiety arising from factors such as increasing costs of living, workload, and

      According to a recent survey, almost half of Gen Z workers suffer from stress or anxiety arising from factors such as increasing costs of living, workload, and

    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 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 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.

      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.

    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 I Tricked My Brain Into Stopping Cravings

    08:25How I Tricked My Brain Into Stopping Cravings
    • first comes the trigger, like stress.

      first comes the trigger, like stress.

    • the sweet satisfaction, stress relief, and fireworks that go off inside you while you enjoy that chocolate.

      the sweet satisfaction, stress relief, and fireworks that go off inside you while you enjoy that chocolate.

    B2

    Is Bilingualism a Superpower? | Otherwords

    09:56Is Bilingualism a Superpower? | Otherwords
    • For example, English is a stress-timed language, which means that the rhythm is based on the important words and all the unimportant words are just jammed in between the beats.

      For example, English is a stress-timed language, which means that the rhythm is based on the important words and all the unimportant words are just jammed in between the beats.

    • English is a stress-timed language,

      English is a stress-timed language,

    B1

    Why Are There Stones Along Railway Tracks?

    05:40Why Are There Stones Along Railway Tracks?
    • Therefore, it's not surprising that those tracks must constantly withstand a great deal of stress and pressure. 

      Therefore, it's not surprising that those tracks must constantly withstand a great deal of stress and pressure. 

    • Therefore, it's not surprising that those tracks must constantly withstand a great deal of stress and pressure.

      Therefore, it's not surprising that those tracks must constantly withstand a great deal of stress and pressure.

    B2