strong

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strong — 形容詞

  • strongpositive
  • strongercomparative
  • strongestsuperlative

1. Having great physical force or strength — able to lift heavy items, perform dema

1.形容詞B1
釋義

強壯的

體格強健、力氣大的

Having great physical force or strength — able to lift heavy items, perform demanding tasks, or exert power through movement.

例句

Henrik is the strongest person in the village and can carry two sacks at once.

Henrik 是村裡最強壯的人，一次能扛兩袋東西。

strongest + physical ability comparison

The strong current pulled the swimmer away from the shore within seconds.

強勁的水流在幾秒內就把游泳者沖離了岸邊。

strong describing a natural force (current)

同義詞
  • powerful

    very close in meaning; 'powerful' often suggests the ability to control or influence, while 'strong' focuses on raw force

  • muscular

    specifically describes a body with well-developed muscles, not general force

反義詞
  • weak

    lacking physical strength or force

常見錯誤

❌This bag is very strong to carry.
✅This bag is very heavy to carry.
💡'strong' describes power or force, not weight.

2. Working well or producing good results; of a high standard or likely to succeed.

2.形容詞B1
釋義

出色的

品質好、效果佳、可能成功的

Working well or producing good results; of a high standard or likely to succeed.

例句

The company has built a strong team of engineers who solve problems quickly.

這家公司建立了一支實力堅強的工程師團隊，能迅速解決問題。

strong team = effective group

Lakshmi presented a strong argument that convinced the committee to change the rules.

Lakshmi 提出了有力的論證，說服委員會修改規則。

同義詞
  • effective

    more precise when describing something that achieves its goal; 'strong' is broader

  • solid

    informal synonym meaning reliable and of good quality

  • powerful

    emphasises great effect or influence

反義詞
  • weak

    not effective or of poor quality

常見錯誤

❌This medicine is very strong at fighting headaches.
✅This medicine is very effective at fighting headaches.
💡'strong' here would mean the medicine has a powerful effect (sense 5); for 'working well', use 'effective' for medicine.

3. Having a lot of ability in a particular activity, subject, or type of work; doin

3.形容詞B1
釋義

擅長的

在某領域或技能上表現出色的

Having a lot of ability in a particular activity, subject, or type of work; doing something very well.

例句

Quan is particularly strong in mathematics and often helps his classmates with homework.

Quan 在數學方面特別擅長，經常幫同學做功課。

strong in + academic subject

Anna's strongest subject at university was Chinese literature.

Anna 在大學裡最拿手的科目是中國文學。

strongest subject = best at

同義詞
  • skilled

    more direct for learned abilities; 'strong' is slightly less formal

  • talented

    suggests natural ability rather than learned skill

  • capable

    focuses on being able to do something well, less about excellence

反義詞
  • weak

    not good at something; poor in ability

用法筆記

Often followed by 'in' or 'at' to specify the area of skill: 'strong in mathematics', 'strong at public speaking'.

4. Firmly held, expressed with confidence, and difficult to change or argue against

4.形容詞B1
釋義

堅定的

意見、信念等堅定難以動搖的

Firmly held, expressed with confidence, and difficult to change or argue against — used about opinions, beliefs, evidence, or feelings.

例句

Eve holds a strong belief that education should be free for everyone.

Eve 堅信教育應該對所有人免費。

strong belief = firmly held opinion

The police found strong evidence linking the suspect to the crime scene.

警方找到了強而有力的證據，將嫌疑人與犯罪現場連結起來。

strong evidence = convincing proof

同義詞
  • firm

    very close in meaning; 'firm' is slightly more formal and more about resolve than conviction

  • determined

    focuses on the person's will to act, not the belief itself

  • resolute

    more formal; describes someone who will not change their mind

反義詞
  • weak

    easily changed or not convincing

  • uncertain

    not held with confidence

用法筆記

Commonly modifies nouns such as 'opinion', 'belief', 'view', 'evidence', 'feeling', 'objection', and 'defence'. Not used for physical objects.

常見錯誤

❌ 'I have a strong feeling that he is lying.' (correct in the emotional sense) — Note: 'strong feeling' can mean a firm intuition OR a deep emotion. Context makes the meaning clear.

5. Easily noticed by the senses — used for tastes, smells, colours, or effects that

5.形容詞B1
釋義

濃烈的

味道、氣味等強烈明顯的

Easily noticed by the senses — used for tastes, smells, colours, or effects that are intense rather than gentle.

例句

The cheese had such a strong smell that Ingrid opened the kitchen window.

那塊乳酪的味道太濃烈了，Ingrid 只好打開廚房窗戶。

strong smell + result clause

Henrik prefers strong coffee with no sugar or milk added.

Henrik 喜歡喝不加糖也不加奶的濃咖啡。

strong coffee = concentrated, not diluted

同義詞
  • intense

    very close in meaning; 'intense' is slightly more formal

  • pungent

    specifically for sharp smells or tastes that are strong and sometimes unpleasant

  • potent

    suggests a strong effect, especially of alcohol or medicine

反義詞
  • mild

    not strong in taste, smell, or effect

  • weak

    lacking strength of flavour; often implies diluted

用法筆記

Describes sensory experiences. The opposite 'weak' is less common for taste — 'mild' or 'light' is often preferred.

6. Not easily broken, damaged, or destroyed; able to support heavy weight, resist p

6.形容詞B1
釋義

堅固的

不易破損或生病、能承受重量的

Not easily broken, damaged, or destroyed; able to support heavy weight, resist pressure, or stay healthy.

例句

The bridge is made of strong steel and supports heavy trucks crossing the river.

這座橋以堅固的鋼材建造，能承載重卡車過河。

strong steel = resistant material

Nkechi has a strong immune system, so she rarely catches colds during winter.

Nkechi 的免疫系統很強健，冬天很少感冒。

strong immune system = healthy, resistant to illness

同義詞
  • sturdy

    specifically for objects that are solidly built and unlikely to fall apart

  • durable

    describes things that last a long time without wearing out

  • robust

    suggests strength and healthiness; often used for systems or bodies

  • tough

    informal; describes something hard to damage or someone who endures difficulty

反義詞
  • fragile

    easily broken or damaged

  • weak

    lacking strength; easily broken or affected

常見錯誤

❌I feel strong enough to finish the marathon.' (correct for health) — Note: 'strong' for health is common and correct; no mistake to flag here. The common error is using 'strong' where 'hard' or 'tough' is needed: ❌ 'This meat is very strong to chew.
✅This meat is very tough to chew.

7. showing your opinion or position in a direct, forceful manner — often in speakin

7.形容詞B2
釋義

強硬

言詞直接、態度強烈

showing your opinion or position in a direct, forceful manner — often in speaking or writing meant to be clear and definite rather than gentle or polite.

例句

Senator Park issued a strong statement rejecting the proposed tax increase.

Park 議員發表了一份措詞強硬的聲明，反對提議的增稅方案。

strong statement — a forceful public comment

Esme's strong criticism of the plan made several board members uncomfortable.

Esme 對該計畫提出強烈的批評，讓幾位董事會成員感到不自在。

同義詞
  • forceful

    similar in meaning but slightly less emotional than 'strong'

  • vehement

    more formal and intense, suggesting great passion or anger

  • emphatic

    focuses on showing that something is important or certain

反義詞
  • mild

    gentle and not forceful

  • hesitant

    showing doubt or uncertainty rather than force

用法筆記

Often used with nouns like 'statement', 'criticism', 'letter', 'opinion', 'position'.

8. describing particular words or phrases that are intentionally blunt, cutting, or

8.形容詞B2
釋義

露骨

用語直接不加修飾

describing particular words or phrases that are intentionally blunt, cutting, or plain in what they say — rather than describing how the speaker generally behaves.

例句

The manager's strong words during the meeting upset several junior staff members.

經理在會議上的露骨言詞讓幾位資淺員工感到不悅。

strong words — direct, blunt phrasing

Sofie's reply contained some strong phrases that surprised her colleagues.

Sofie 的回覆中有一些措詞露骨的片語，令她的同事們感到驚訝。

同義詞
  • blunt

    more direct and often rude in tone

  • harsh

    implies the words are unkind or severe

  • sharp

    suggests the words are critical and cutting

反義詞
  • polite

    showing good manners and consideration

  • gentle

    soft and kind in wording

用法筆記

Distinguish from sense 7: sense 7 describes the person's style of expression, while this sense describes the actual words or phrases used.

9. containing swear words or other expressions that most people find insulting, oft

9.形容詞B2
釋義

粗俗

用詞粗鄙不雅的

containing swear words or other expressions that most people find insulting, often used when someone is very angry.

例句

The movie was rated for adults because it contained strong language throughout.

這部電影因為包含粗俗語言而被列為成人級。

strong language = swear words

Yael shouted a stream of strong words at the driver who nearly hit his bicycle.

Yael 對著差點撞到他腳踏車的駕駛破口大罵，說了一連串粗俗的話。

同義詞
  • profane

    more formal; refers specifically to disrespectful or irreverent language

  • foul

    emphasises the unpleasant or disgusting nature of the words

  • crude

    suggests the language is rough and vulgar rather than necessarily swearing

反義詞
  • clean

    free from rude or offensive words

  • polite

    using socially acceptable, respectful language

用法筆記

Common in TV and film rating systems: 'contains strong language' means swear words are used. Distinguish from sense 8, which covers blunt but not necessarily offensive words.

常見錯誤

❌He used strong words to explain the problem clearly.' (when meaning forceful but clean language).
✅He used strong words to express his anger, including several swear words.
💡'strong words' in this sense means offensive or rude words, not just forceful ones.

10. having a high chance of taking place or being true, based on solid evidence or g

10.形容詞B2
釋義

很可能

極有可能的

having a high chance of taking place or being true, based on solid evidence or good reasons.

例句

There is a strong chance of rain this afternoon, so bring an umbrella.

今天下午很可能會下雨，所以帶把傘吧。

strong chance / strong possibility

Tomás is a strong candidate for the promotion with his years of experience.

Tomás 憑藉多年的經驗，是很有可能獲得升遷的人選。

strong candidate

同義詞
  • likely

    less emphatic; simply probable rather than very probable

  • probable

    more formal; suggests a high degree of certainty

  • compelling

    used for arguments or evidence that strongly suggest something is true

反義詞
  • unlikely

    not expected to happen

  • weak

    suggesting little chance of success or truth

11. used directly after a number to show how many people or things make up a group.

11.形容詞B2
釋義

達…人

表示群體人數多達

used directly after a number to show how many people or things make up a group.

例句

The protest was fifty thousand strong, filling the streets of the capital.

這場抗議活動多達五萬人，擠滿了首都的街道。

number + strong = group size

The company has a sales team two hundred strong across the whole region.

該公司在整個地區擁有兩百人的銷售團隊。

同義詞
  • in number

    a phrase used similarly after numbers to indicate group size

文法句型

number + strong

用法筆記

Always appears immediately after a number (e.g. '100 strong', 'twenty strong'). Cannot be used before a noun (*'a strong team of fifty').

常見錯誤

❌A strong team of fifty people arrived.
✅A team fifty strong arrived.
💡'strong' must come directly after the number, not before the noun.

12. a type of flour with a high level of gluten, which gives bread and pizza bases a

12.形容詞B2
釋義

高筋

麵粉筋度高的

a type of flour with a high level of gluten, which gives bread and pizza bases a firm, chewy texture.

例句

Christopher bought strong flour to bake bread for the weekend farmers' market.

Christopher 買了高筋麵粉，準備為週末的農夫市集烤麵包。

strong flour for bread

For a crispy pizza base, use strong flour rather than the plain type.

要做酥脆的披薩餅皮，請使用高筋麵粉，而不是一般麵粉。

同義詞
反義詞
  • plain flour

    all-purpose flour with less gluten, used for cakes and pastries

用法筆記

This term is more common in British English. In American English, 'bread flour' is the usual term for the same product.

13. in chemistry, describing an acid or base whose molecules almost fully break apar

13.形容詞C1
釋義

強解離

酸或鹼在水中完全分解成離子的性質

in chemistry, describing an acid or base whose molecules almost fully break apart into charged particles when dissolved in water — for example, hydrochloric acid or sodium hydroxide.

例句

In the lab, Layla carefully poured the strong acid into a glass beaker.

在實驗室裡，Layla 小心地將強酸倒入一個玻璃燒杯中。

strong + acid for fully ionising acids

Strong alkalis can cause serious burns if they touch bare skin.

強鹼若接觸到裸露的皮膚，可能造成嚴重灼傷。

同義詞
  • concentrated

    refers to amount of substance per volume, not degree of ionisation

反義詞
  • weak

    describes an acid or base that only partly ionises in water

文法句型

strong + noun (acid/alkali/base)

用法筆記

Usually placed before nouns such as acid, alkali, base, or electrolyte. The opposite in this chemical sense is weak.

常見錯誤

❌This is a strong solution.
✅This is a concentrated solution.
💡'strong' in chemistry refers to how completely a substance ionises, not how much is dissolved.

14. existing or happening in large amounts, numbers, or degree — used with things li

14.形容詞B2
釋義

大量的

數量很多的

existing or happening in large amounts, numbers, or degree — used with things like support, demand, sales, evidence, or turnout to indicate impressive quantity.

例句

The festival drew a strong crowd of more than ten thousand visitors.

該節慶吸引了超過一萬名遊客的龐大人潮。

strong + crowd for a large number of people

Jiwoo received strong support from her team throughout the project.

Jiwoo 在整個專案期間獲得了團隊的大力支持。

strong support for abundant backing or approval

同義詞
  • large

    more general; strong adds the nuance of being notable or impressive

  • abundant

    more formal; suggests plentiful supply

  • substantial

    neutral register; emphasises size or importance

反義詞
  • weak

    opposite in this sense, e.g. weak demand, weak support

  • small

    direct antonym for quantities

文法句型

strong + noun (support/evidence/demand)

15. describes a connection, bond, tradition, or feeling that has become deep and las

15.形容詞B2
釋義

穩固的

長期存在且運作良好的

describes a connection, bond, tradition, or feeling that has become deep and lasting — continuing to exist and function well over many years.

例句

Beatrix and her partner have a strong relationship that has lasted for decades.

Beatrix 和她的伴侶擁有一段持續數十年的穩固關係。

strong relationship for a lasting, healthy connection

The university maintains a strong tradition of academic excellence.

這所大學保持著深厚的學術卓越傳統。

strong tradition for a deeply rooted custom

同義詞
  • firm

    suggests stability and reliability, often of beliefs or positions

  • solid

    informal; emphasises dependability and soundness

  • secure

    highlights safety and low risk of collapse

反義詞
  • fragile

    suggests something easily broken or ended

  • weak

    opposite in this sense

文法句型

strong + noun (relationship/tradition/bond)

用法筆記

Often applied to relationships, institutions, traditions, or bonds that have survived challenges and lasted over time.

16. Having a high economic value or price that tends to stay high or increase over t

16.形容詞B2
釋義

強勢的

貨幣或市場價值高且持續上揚的

Having a high economic value or price that tends to stay high or increase over time.

例句

The Japanese yen remained strong against the US dollar this quarter.

本季日圓對美元維持強勢。

strong + currency for high and rising exchange value

Investors showed confidence in the company's strong share price.

投資人對該公司強勁的股價充滿信心。

同義詞
  • robust

    formal; suggests healthy, vigorous growth

  • buoyant

    formal; describes a market with rising prices

反義詞
  • weak

    describes a falling or low-value currency or market

文法句型

strong + noun (currency/economy/market)

用法筆記

Commonly used with currency names (the dollar, the yen, the euro) to describe a high exchange rate, or with terms like market, economy, and growth to describe rising prices and healthy financial conditions.

strong — 副詞