strength

The strength of the union's argument lay in the detailed data about working conditions across the industry.

工會論點的力量來自於全行業工作條件的詳細數據。

strength of [argument]

Arjun was impressed by the strength of the small company's position in the international market.

Arjun 對於這家小公司在國際市場上的競爭實力感到印象深刻。

strength of [economy/company] position

Sumin's greatest strength as a designer is her ability to spot problems before clients notice them.

Sumin 身為設計師最大的長處，就是能在客戶發現問題之前就先看出來。

[one's] greatest strength

Aarav told the board that the main strength of this proposal is that it needs no new staff or equipment.

Aarav 告訴董事會，這份提案的主要優點是不需增添任何新人手或設備。

main strength of [proposal]

The nursing team is currently operating at half strength because three members are on sick leave.

護理團隊目前只有一半的人力在運作，因為有三名成員正在請病假。

at half strength

Ilan estimated the strength of the crowd at roughly two thousand people.

Ilan 估計群眾人數大約有兩千人。

the strength of the crowd

Fans arrived in strength to watch the final match at the national stadium.

大批粉絲湧入國家體育館觀看決賽。

arrive in strength

The company's security team was out in strength at the annual shareholders' meeting.

這間公司的保全團隊在年度股東大會上大規模出動。

out in strength

The restaurant was running below strength all evening, so customers had to wait longer for their meals.

這家餐廳整個晚上都人手不足，所以客人必須等更久才能用餐。

below strength

With two teachers out sick, the school was well below strength and had to combine several classes.

由於有兩名老師請病假，學校嚴重缺員，不得不把幾個班級合併上課。

below strength [school/staff]

Beatrix was delighted to see her research team back at full strength after the flu season.

Beatrix 很開心看到她的研究團隊在流感季過後全員歸隊。

phrasal: at full strength

The choir performed at full strength for the sold-out concert at the town hall.

合唱團在市政廳的演唱會全員到齊，座無虛席。

Élise hired three more cooks to bring the kitchen up to strength before the summer rush.

Élise 在夏季旺季前再聘了三位廚師，把廚房人力補齊到滿編。

phrasal: bring [dept] up to strength

The hospital needed six more nurses to be up to strength for the winter months.

醫院需要再多六名護理師，才能應付冬季的忙碌時期。

phrasal: be up to strength

Yasmin tested the strength of the old bridge by driving a loaded truck across it.

Yasmin 開著滿載的卡車過橋，測試這座舊橋的強度。

collocation: test the strength of [object]

An architect checked the strength of the wooden beams before approving the new floor.

建築師檢查了木樑的堅固性，確認是否足以加蓋新樓層。

Putri drew on her inner strength to get through the long months of rehabilitation after the accident.

Putri 靠著內在的力量撐過了意外後漫長的復健期。

collocation: draw on one's [inner] strength

It took great strength for Sana to walk away from a job she loved but that made her unhappy.

Sana 離開一份她熱愛卻讓她不快樂的工作，需要極大的勇氣。

pattern: It takes [great/real] strength to [verb]

Mei was surprised by the strength of public reaction to the new parking rules downtown.

Mei 對於市中心新停車規定所引起的公眾反應強度感到驚訝。

collocation: strength of [reaction / feeling / opinion]

Astrid was startled by the strength of her own anger when she read the rejection letter.

Astrid 讀到那封拒絕信時，被自己怒氣的強烈程度嚇了一跳。

The strength of the river current made it impossible for the rescue team to cross safely.

河水的水流太強，救援隊無法安全渡過。

collocation: strength of [natural force: current / wind / signal]

James measured the signal strength on the mountain before setting up the communication relay.

James 在架設通訊中繼站之前，先測量了山上的訊號強度。

collocation: signal strength

Trang reduced the strength of the chili paste by adding more coconut milk.

Trang 加了更多椰奶來降低辣椒醬的濃度。

collocation: reduce the strength of [substance]

The night-shift nurse adjusted the strength of the painkiller for the elderly patient.

大夜班護理師調整了年長病患的止痛藥強度。

collocation: adjust the strength of [medicine]

The strength of the Japanese yen made overseas holidays more expensive for local families.

日圓的強勢讓當地家庭出國度假變得更加昂貴。

collocation: strength of [currency]

Selim reviewed the quarterly report to assess the financial strength of the logistics company.

Selim 審閱了季度報告，評估這家物流公司的財務實力。

collocation: financial strength of [company]