stronger

stronger — 形容詞

1. having great physical force, influence, or authority — for example, a weightlift

1.形容詞A2
釋義

強壯的；強大的

擁有強大力量、影響力或控制力

having great physical force, influence, or authority — for example, a weightlifter who can lift 150 kilograms, a government that controls a nation, or a company that dominates its market.

例句

Amara is strong enough to carry both boxes up three flights of stairs.

Amara 強壯到可以獨自把兩個箱子搬上三層樓梯。

strong enough + infinitive for capability

The strong winds knocked down several trees along the highway last night.

昨晚的強風吹倒了公路旁的幾棵樹。

strong + wind for physical force of nature

同義詞
  • powerful

    very close in meaning; 'powerful' often emphasises influence or control, while 'strong' is more natural for physical force

  • mighty

    literary or dramatic; suggests great size and force

反義詞
  • weak

    lacking strength, force, or influence

用法筆記

Can describe physical strength (person, animal, wind), social power (government, leader), or institutional influence (company, brand). Often used with 'enough + to-infinitive' for physical capability.

常見錯誤

❌She is very strong power.
✅She is very strong.
💡'strong' already contains the idea of power; do not add 'power' after it.

2. of a high quality or standard, making success likely — for example, a team that

2.形容詞B1
釋義

優秀的；強勁的

品質優良，容易成功的

of a high quality or standard, making success likely — for example, a team that wins most of its matches, a business that earns good profits, or an economy that creates many jobs.

例句

The school has a strong record of sending graduates to top universities.

這所學校在輸送畢業生進入頂尖大學方面紀錄優良。

strong record for proven success

Kenji put together a strong proposal that won the contract for his firm.

Kenji 提出了一份出色的提案，為他的公司贏得了合約。

同義詞
  • powerful

    can overlap, but 'powerful' leans toward influence; 'strong' here emphasises quality

  • formidable

    more formal; suggests impressive difficulty to beat

反義詞
  • poor

    of low quality; unlikely to succeed

用法筆記

Commonly collocates with nouns related to performance: record, proposal, case, candidacy, showing, performance. Not used for physical strength — that is sense 1.

常見錯誤

❌A strong economy means prices are high.
✅A strong economy creates jobs and raises incomes.
💡'strong economy' refers to a healthy, growing economy, not to high prices.

3. having a high level of ability or expertise in a particular subject or activity

3.形容詞B1
釋義

擅長的；精通的

在某方面能力很強

having a high level of ability or expertise in a particular subject or activity — for example, being strong in mathematics, or strong at writing essays.

例句

Elena is strong in chemistry and often helps her classmates with lab experiments.

Elena 化學很強，經常在實驗室幫助同學做實驗。

strong in + subject/field

The company hired several engineers who are strong at programming in Python.

該公司聘請了幾位擅長 Python 程式設計的工程師。

strong at + skill/activity

同義詞
  • skilled

    more general; 'strong' often implies being among the better ones in a group

  • competent

    more neutral; 'strong' suggests higher than average

反義詞
  • weak

    lacking skill or ability in a specific area

用法筆記

Followed by 'in' + field/subject (strong in maths), 'at' + activity (strong at drawing), or used attributively before a noun describing the skilled person (strong candidate, strong player).

常見錯誤

❌She is strong of mathematics.
✅She is strong in mathematics.
💡use 'strong in' for academic subjects, not 'strong of'.

4. based on firm belief and determination; difficult to argue against or change — f

4.形容詞B2
釋義

堅定的；有力的

不易動搖或反駁的信念或證據

based on firm belief and determination; difficult to argue against or change — for example, a strong opinion that a person refuses to give up, or strong evidence that proves a point in court.

例句

Deepa holds strong views about protecting the environment and volunteers every weekend.

Deepa 對環保抱持堅定看法，每個週末都去當志工。

strong views/opinions for firmly held beliefs

The prosecutor presented strong evidence that linked the suspect to the crime scene.

檢察官提出了有力的證據，將嫌疑人與犯罪現場聯繫起來。

strong evidence for convincing proof

同義詞
  • firm

    slightly narrower: focuses on unwillingness to change

  • convincing

    used for arguments and evidence; 'strong' is more versatile

反義詞
  • weak

    easily challenged or changed

  • flimsy

    informal; of an argument or excuse that is not convincing

用法筆記

Often collocates with nouns of belief, reasoning, or evidence: view, opinion, belief, argument, evidence, case, recommendation. Distinguish from sense 1 (POWERFUL) which focuses on force/control, not conviction.

常見錯誤

❌I have a strong feeling to go home.
✅I have a strong feeling that something is wrong.
💡'strong feeling' is followed by a 'that-clause', not 'to + infinitive'.

5. very noticeable or powerful in taste, smell, colour, light, or effect — for exam

5.形容詞A2
釋義

濃烈的；強烈的

味道、氣味或光線濃郁明顯

very noticeable or powerful in taste, smell, colour, light, or effect — for example, strong black coffee, a strong smell of garlic in the kitchen, or strong sunlight that burns the skin.

例句

This cheese has a very strong smell that fills the entire room.

這種乳酪氣味非常濃烈，整間房間都是那個味道。

strong smell for intense odour

Omar prefers strong black coffee with no sugar or milk added.

Omar 喜歡喝不加糖不加奶的黑咖啡，味道很濃。

strong coffee for concentrated taste

同義詞
  • intense

    very similar; 'intense' often feels slightly more formal

  • powerful

    also used for flavours but less common than 'strong'

反義詞
  • mild

    not strong in taste, smell, or effect

  • weak

    diluted; lacking intensity

用法筆記

Describes sensory experiences: taste (strong coffee, strong flavour), smell (strong odour, strong scent), light (strong sunlight, strong beam), and chemical effect (strong detergent, strong bleach). The opposite is 'mild' or 'weak'.

常見錯誤

❌The coffee is very strong power.
✅The coffee is very strong.
💡do not add 'power' after 'strong' when describing taste or smell.

6. not easily broken, damaged, or made ill; able to support heavy weight or resist

6.形容詞B1
釋義

堅固的；強健的

不易斷裂、損壞或生病

not easily broken, damaged, or made ill; able to support heavy weight or resist harm — for example, a strong rope that can hold a heavy boat, a strong immune system that fights off colds, or a strong wooden table that lasts for decades.

例句

We need a strong rope to pull the car out of the muddy ditch.

我們需要一條堅固的繩子，才能把車子從泥溝裡拉出來。

strong rope for sturdy physical object

Chidi has a strong immune system and rarely catches the flu.

Chidi 的免疫系統很強，很少得流感。

strong immune system for healthy/hardy

同義詞
  • sturdy

    specifically about being solidly built and unlikely to break

  • durable

    focuses on lasting a long time without wearing out

  • tough

    informal; suggests resistance to damage or wear

反義詞
  • fragile

    easily broken or damaged

  • weak

    lacking physical durability or health

用法筆記

Describes physical durability (rope, bridge, chair, material) or health and resilience (immune system, heart, body). When used for health, 'strong' contrasts with 'weak', 'sickly', or 'fragile'. Distinguish from sense 1 (POWERFUL) which focuses on force exerted; this sense focuses on resistance to damage.

常見錯誤

❌This bag is strong to carry my books.
✅This bag is strong enough to carry my books.
💡when linking 'strong' to a purpose, add 'enough'.

7. expressing opinions, criticism, or feelings in a very direct and powerful way wi

7.形容詞B2
釋義

激烈的；強硬的

表達意見時直接而強烈

expressing opinions, criticism, or feelings in a very direct and powerful way without worrying about upsetting people — for example, a strong speech against government corruption, or a strong letter of complaint.

例句

Nadia made a strong speech at the council meeting, demanding better public transport.

Nadia 在議會上發表了強硬的演說，要求改善公共運輸。

strong speech for forceful public statement

The newspaper published a strong editorial criticising the new tax law.

該報刊登了一篇措辭強烈的社論，批評新的稅法。

同義詞
  • forceful

    very close; 'forceful' focuses on the energy used, 'strong' on the impact

  • emphatic

    more formal; suggests clear and strong expression

反義詞
  • mild

    not forceful or extreme in expression

用法筆記

Collocates with nouns of expression: speech, statement, denial, criticism, protest, objection, warning, complaint. Distinguish from sense 4 (FIRMLY HELD) which describes a belief; this sense describes the forceful expression of that belief.

常見錯誤

❌ 'She made a strong speech about the problem.' — OK, but ensure 'strong' here means forceful, not just 'good' (sense 2). If the speech was good but not forceful, use 'powerful' or 'effective' instead.

8. describing words or language that are either very direct and forceful in showing

8.形容詞B2
釋義

嚴厲的；髒話的

措辭直接嚴厲，或使用粗話

describing words or language that are either very direct and forceful in showing disapproval or anger, or that contain swear words — for example, a politician using strong language to denounce a policy, or a film rated for adults because of strong language throughout.

例句

The teacher used strong language to tell the students that their behaviour was unacceptable.

老師用了很嚴厲的措辭，告訴學生他們的行為令人無法接受。

strong language for forceful/disapproving words

Viewers were warned that the documentary contained scenes of violence and strong language.

觀眾被提醒紀錄片中含有暴力和強烈措辭的畫面。

viewer warning: strong language (often includes swearing)

同義詞
  • forceful language

    emphasises directness without necessarily implying swearing

  • swear words

    more specific; refers only to taboo words, not forceful expression

  • profanity

    more formal; refers specifically to offensive or blasphemous language

反義詞

用法筆記

The phrase 'strong language' covers two related meanings in everyday use: (1) forceful, direct expression of anger or disapproval (e.g. a politician using strong language in a speech), and (2) swear words or profanity (e.g. a film's strong language warning). Context usually makes the meaning clear — content warnings on TV and films typically refer to swearing, while descriptions of speeches or formal complaints usually mean forceful expression. 'Strong words' (plural, without 'language') always means a forceful verbal disagreement between people, never profanity.

常見錯誤

❌He used strong language at me.
✅He used strong language to me.
💡the preposition is 'to', not 'at'.

9. very probable or likely to happen, succeed, or be true — for example, a strong c

9.形容詞B1
釋義

很大的；強烈的

非常可能發生的

very probable or likely to happen, succeed, or be true — for example, a strong chance of rain this afternoon, or a strong possibility that the company will hire new staff.

例句

There is a strong chance of snow on the mountain roads tonight.

一萬人的群眾聚集在廣場上聆聽總統演講。

strong chance of + noun for high probability

The doctor said there is a strong possibility that the patient will recover fully.

該公司在亞太地區現有兩百人的銷售團隊。

strong possibility + that-clause

同義詞
  • good

    less emphatic; 'a good chance' is possible but 'a strong chance' is more confident

  • high

    used with 'probability' — 'high probability' is an alternative to 'strong probability'

反義詞
  • slim

    very small or unlikely — 'a slim chance', 'a slim possibility'

  • remote

    very unlikely — 'a remote possibility'

用法筆記

Collocates with: chance, possibility, probability, likelihood, candidate, contender, position, reason. Unlike senses 1-2, this sense specifically connects to probability or likelihood rather than quality or strength.

常見錯誤

❌There is a strong chance to rain.
✅There is a strong chance of rain.
💡use 'strong chance of + noun', not 'strong chance to + verb'.

10. having a particular number of people, members, or units — used right after a num

10.形容詞B2
釋義

高筋的

麵粉蛋白質含量高，適合做麵包

having a particular number of people, members, or units — used right after a number to indicate the total size of a group. For example, a crowd 5,000 strong marched through the city centre.

例句

A crowd 10,000 strong gathered in the square to hear the president speak.

做麵包要用高筋麵粉，因為它能讓麵團發得更好。

number + strong = group size

The company now has a sales force 200 strong across the Asia-Pacific region.

食譜說要做披薩餅皮就要用高筋白麵粉。

用法筆記

Always placed after a number. Common in journalism and formal descriptions of group sizes: 'a crowd 5,000 strong', 'a team 20 strong', 'a workforce 1,000 strong'. Not used in everyday conversation — do not say 'We were 10 strong' in casual speech.

常見錯誤

❌A team strong of 20 people.
✅A team 20 strong.
💡the number comes before 'strong', not after. Do not add 'of'.

11. describing a type of flour that contains a high level of gluten, which makes it

11.形容詞C1
釋義

強電解的

酸或鹼在水中完全解離成離子

describing a type of flour that contains a high level of gluten, which makes it suitable for baking bread, pizza bases, and other foods that need a chewy, firm texture.

例句

Use strong flour for bread-making because it gives the dough a better rise.

硫酸是一種強酸，可以腐蝕許多物質。

strong flour for bread-making (culinary context)

The recipe says to use strong white flour for the pizza base.

在實驗室裡，學生必須非常小心地處理像氫氧化鈉這樣的強鹼。

同義詞
反義詞
  • plain flour

    UK term; flour with lower gluten content used for cakes and pastries

用法筆記

Chiefly British English. In American English, 'bread flour' is the usual term for the same product. The opposite of 'strong flour' is 'plain flour' (UK) or 'all-purpose flour' (US).

常見錯誤

❌I need strong flour for the cake.
✅I need strong flour for the bread.
💡strong flour is used for bread and pizza, not for cakes (which need soft/plain flour).

12. describing an acid, alkali, or base that breaks down almost completely into char

12.形容詞C1
釋義

強電解的

酸或鹼在水中完全解離成離子

describing an acid, alkali, or base that breaks down almost completely into charged particles when dissolved in water, producing a high concentration of ions — for example, hydrochloric acid is a strong acid.

例句

Sulphuric acid is a strong acid that can burn through many materials.

硫酸是一種強酸，可以腐蝕許多物質。

strong acid for highly ionising chemical

In the lab, students must handle strong alkalis like sodium hydroxide with great care.

在實驗室裡，學生必須非常小心地處理像氫氧化鈉這樣的強鹼。

反義詞
  • weak

    describing an acid or base that does not fully dissociate in water

用法筆記

A technical term in chemistry. 'Strong' here does not mean 'concentrated' — a strong acid can be diluted and still have the chemical property of full ionisation. The opposite is a 'weak' acid or base. Distinguish from sense 5 (INTENSE) which describes sensory intensity.

常見錯誤

❌Vinegar is a strong acid.
✅Vinegar is a weak acid.
💡vinegar (acetic acid) is a weak acid because it does not fully ionise in water.

stronger — 副詞