★ stress
n.
①压力;紧张
relieve/ reduce stress 缓解压力
(2016上海)
To a certain point, the more stress you are under, the better your performance will be.
在某种程度上，压力越大，表现越好。
②强调;重要性
lay stress on/upon强调;着重于
③重音
primary/ secondary stress主/次重音
vt. 强调( emphasize);着重;重读
Confucius stressed the importance of kindness, duty and order in society.
孔子强调了仁爱、责任和社会秩序的重要性。
★ stressed adj. 焦虑的;无法放松的
★ stressful adj. 充满压力的;紧张的
