strain
/streɪn/noun
उच्चारण स्ट्रेन
तनाव, दबाव
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as antonym
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[U, C]
pressure on somebody or something because they have too much to do or manage, or something very difficult to deal with; the problems, worry or anxiety that this produces
तनाव, दबाव
- the strain of exams
- Constant noise puts a strain on the nerves of the patients.
- The family was under great strain after the loss of income.
+ 2 more examples
- The heavy load puts a strain on the old bridge.
- He felt the strain of working two jobs.
Synonyms stress pressure tension burden anxiety
Opposite relaxation ease calm
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[C, U]
an injury to a muscle caused by stretching it too much
(मांसपेशी में) खिंचाव
- a muscle strain
- The cricketer missed the final with a hamstring strain.
- She was told to rest after a back strain.
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- A mild strain in the calf kept the runner out for a week.
- Warming up helps prevent muscle strain.
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[C] ~ (of sth)
a particular type of plant or animal, or of a disease caused by bacteria
(रोगाणु की) नस्ल, प्रकार
- a new strain of the virus
- Scientists are studying a new strain of rice that resists drought.
- Farmers have shifted to a faster-growing strain of wheat.
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- A drug-resistant strain of the bacteria has appeared.
- The orchard grows a rare strain of mango.
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[T] ~ sth
to injure yourself or part of your body by making it work too hard
(आँखों, मांसपेशी पर) ज़ोर डालना
- Don't strain your eyes.
- He strained his back lifting a heavy suitcase.
- Don't strain your voice by shouting.
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- He strained a muscle while lifting weights.
- Reading in dim light can strain the eyes.
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[T] ~ sth
to pour food, etc. through something with very small holes in it, to separate the solid part from the liquid
छानना
- Strain the tea.
- Strain the soup through a fine cloth before you serve it.
- Strain the rice and keep the water for soup.
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- The cook strained the juice to remove the seeds.
- Pour the mixture into a bowl and strain it twice.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 5
strain to do sth
As a verb, strain to hear, see or understand means to try very hard; it takes a to-infinitive, not for + -ing.
Verb के रूप में 'strain to hear, see या understand' का अर्थ बहुत कठिन प्रयास करना है; इसके बाद to-infinitive आता है, 'for + -ing' नहीं।
- Students at the back strained to hear the speaker.
- He strained to see the numbers in the dim light.
strain + muscle / back / eyes
To strain a part of the body is to hurt it by overuse; it is different from a sprain of a joint.
शरीर के किसी अंग को 'strain' करने का अर्थ अधिक काम से उसे चोट पहुँचाना है; यह जोड़ की मोच (sprain) से अलग है।
- She strained her back lifting the heavy trunk.
- Reading in the dark will strain your eyes.
strain sth through sth
Strain tea, rice or curd through a cloth or strainer to separate liquid from solid; use through, not by.
तरल को ठोस से अलग करने के लिए चाय, चावल या दही को कपड़े या छलनी से 'through' छाना जाता है, 'by' नहीं।
- Strain the tea through a fine sieve.
the strain of + noun / under strain
As an uncountable noun it means pressure; use the strain of exams, or under strain, and note the singular verb.
Uncountable noun के रूप में इसका अर्थ दबाव है; 'the strain of exams' या 'under strain' लिखा जाता है, और verb singular आती है।
- The strain of the exams makes him tired.
- The old bridge is under heavy strain.
a strain of + virus / rice (countable)
As a countable noun it means a type of plant, animal or germ, and a hint of a quality in someone's character.
Countable noun के रूप में इसका अर्थ पौधे, पशु या कीटाणु की एक किस्म, और किसी के स्वभाव में छिपे गुण का संकेत है।
- Scientists have found a new strain of the virus.
+Collocations 4
verb + strain
feeleaseput a strain onrelievecause
- The extra work put a great strain on the staff.
adjective + strain
heavymentalemotionalmuscularfinancial
- Mental strain before the interview kept her awake.
strain + noun
injuryrelationsyour eyesa muscleyour voice
- The singer strained her voice and rested for a week.
strain + particle
throughoffoutatagainst
- He strained the water off the boiled rice.
“More examples 5
- The constant noise of the traffic was a strain on his nerves.
ट्रैफ़िक के लगातार शोर से उसकी नसों पर तनाव पड़ रहा था।
- Radhika strained a muscle during the sports day race.
राधिका की खेल दिवस की दौड़ में मांसपेशी खिंच गई।
- A new strain of wheat gave the farmers a better yield.
गेहूँ की नई किस्म से किसानों को बेहतर पैदावार मिली।
- The drought has put a heavy strain on the village wells.
सूखे ने गाँव के कुओं पर भारी दबाव डाला है।
- Strain the curd through a muslin cloth to make paneer.
पनीर बनाने के लिए दही को मलमल के कपड़े से छान लें।
!Common mistakes 3
✗ Strain the tea by a strainer.
✓ Strain the tea through a strainer.
The thing that liquid passes through is introduced by through.
जिसमें से तरल गुज़रता है, उसके लिए 'through' आता है।
✗ He strained for hearing the speaker.
✓ He strained to hear the speaker.
Strain is followed by a to-infinitive for an effort to do something.
कोई काम करने के प्रयास के लिए 'strain' के बाद to-infinitive आता है।
✗ The strain of the exams make him tired.
✓ The strain of the exams makes him tired.
The subject strain is singular, so the verb takes s.
Subject 'strain' singular है, इसलिए verb में s लगता है।
≈Synonyms and antonyms
?Which word?
Keep apart strain (injury to a muscle from stretching) and sprain (injury to a joint by twisting).
Strain (खिंचाव से मांसपेशी की चोट) और sprain (मरोड़ से जोड़ की चोट, मोच) को अलग रखिए।
Keep the pressure words together: strain, stress, tension, pressure, burden.
दबाव के शब्द साथ याद रखिए: strain, stress, tension, pressure, burden।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
Under strain, mental strain, strain a relationship (cause problems in it), eye strain.
Collocations: under strain, mental strain, strain a relationship (संबंध में समस्या पैदा करना), eye strain।
Strain every nerve (try very hard).
Idiom 'strain every nerve' (बहुत कोशिश करना)।
✓In the exam
One-word substitution
A tool for separating liquid from solid is a strainer or sieve.
तरल को ठोस से अलग करने का उपकरण strainer या sieve (छलनी)।