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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++strong /strɒŋ $ strɒːŋ/ ●●● S1 W1 adjective (comparative stronger, superlative strongest) 1 able to lift heavy things/do hard work 能够举起重物/干重活STRONG PERSON having a lot of physical power so that you can lift heavy things, do hard physical work etc 强健的，健壮的，力气大的 He was a big strong man. 他高大健壮。 Jack was tall and strong. 杰克又高又壮。strong hands/arms/muscles etc He picked her up in his big strong arms. 他用粗壮的双臂将她抱起来。 I’m not strong enough to fight him. 和他打我还不够强壮。 → see Thesaurus box on 0000002 not easily broken or damaged 坚固的，结实的，不易损坏的STRONG OBJECT not easily broken or damaged 不易破碎或损坏的 good strong shoes 结实的好鞋子 The locks on the doors were solid and strong. 门上的锁都很坚固结实。3 able to deal with difficulty 能够克服困难DETERMINED determined and able to deal with a difficult or upsetting situation 〔应付困境时〕坚强的，坚定的 I’m not strong enough to take insults and hatred. 我不够坚强，承受不了侮辱和仇恨。 Laura had a strong character. 劳拉个性坚强。4 powerful 强大的POWER having a lot of power or influence 强大的，强有力的，影响力大的 The Fifth French Republic was established with a strong president in 1958. 法兰西第五共和国成立于1958年，其总统权力很大。 a strong national army 强大的国家军队 Our party is the strongest as we come up to the election. 我们党在参选时实力最强。► see thesaurus at powerful5 feelings/opinions 感情/观点STRONG FEELING OR BELIEF strong emotions, opinions, beliefs etc are ones that you feel or believe a lot and are very serious about 〔感情、观点、信仰等〕强烈的，坚定的，不会动摇的 He had a strong sense of responsibility to his vocation of preaching. 他对自己的布道使命有强烈的责任感。 There has been strong support for the strike. 这次罢工得到了强有力的支持。 The proposal has met with strong opposition from local people. 提议遭到当地民众的强烈反对。strong feelings/views/opinions Many people have strong feelings about the issue. 很多人在这个问题上都反应强烈。6 affect/influence 影响STRONG FEELING OR BELIEF a strong desire, influence etc affects you very much 〔欲望、影响等〕强烈的，深刻的 He had a strong desire for power. 他有很强的权力欲。 Such feelings may have a strong influence over your decisions. 这种情感可能对你的决定有很大影响。 The temptation is very strong. 诱惑很大。7 relationship 关系FAITHFUL a strong relationship, friendship etc is very loyal and likely to last a long time 忠诚的，牢固的，持久的 He maintained strong links with the world of the deaf. 他与聋人圈子保持着紧密的联系。 She still has a strong relationship with her mother. 她和母亲的关系依旧十分密切。 I have a strong commitment to the quality of teaching. 我对教学质量抱有强烈的责任心。8 argument/reason etc 论据/理由等PERSUADE likely to persuade other people that something is true or the correct thing to do 强有力的，有说服力的9 likely 可能的PROBABLY likely to succeed or happen 〔成功或发生〕可能性大的10 healthy 健康的HEALTHY healthy, especially after you have been ill 〔尤指病后〕健康的，强健的11 be in a strong position (also gain a strong position)ADVANTAGE to be in a situation where you have power over other people or are likely to get what you want 处于优势地位12 strong wind/current/tide HEMHEOwind, water etc that moves with great force 强风/急流/汹涌的潮水13 good at STH 擅长某事物的GOOD AT very good at something 擅长的14 taste/smell 味道/气味STRONG TASTE OR SMELL having a taste or smell that you notice easily 〔气味〕强烈的；〔味道〕重的15 alcohol/drugs etc 酒精/毒品等 having a lot of a substance, such as alcohol, that gives something its effect 烈性的；强效的16 light/colour 光/颜色BRIGHT bright and easy to see 强烈的；光亮的；鲜艳的17 strong language SWEARspeech or writing that contains a lot of swearing 脏话；骂人的话18 strong accent SPEAK A LANGUAGEthe way that someone pronounces words that shows clearly that they come from a particular area or country 浓重的口音19 strong nose/chin/features BEAUTIFUL/GOOD-LOOKINGa nose etc that is large and noticeable, especially in an attractive way 轮廓分明的鼻子/下巴/容貌20. money 钱PEC a strong currency (=the type of money used in a country) does not easily lose its value compared with other currencies 〔货币〕坚挺的21 600/10,000 etc strong [only after number]NUMBER used to give the number of people in a crowd or organization 人数达 600/10,000 等22 be going strong CONTINUE/NOT STOPto continue to be active or successful, even after a long time 〔长时间后〕仍然强壮；继续保持成功 → come on strong at come onn COLLOCATIONS – Meanings 5 & 6nounsstrong views/opinions/ideasShe has strong views on education.a strong feelingI have a lot of strong feelings on the issue.a strong beliefWe have a strong belief that everyone has the right to worship freely.a strong sense of somethingThere is a strong sense of community here.strong supportThe idea won strong support in rural areas.strong oppositionThere had been strong opposition to the scheme from the national park authority.a strong interest in somethingAt 16, he developed a strong interest in archaeology.a strong commitment to somethingSince its establishment in 1945 the College has had a strong commitment to research.a strong desire for something/to do somethingPeople have a strong desire for personal independence.a strong influenceThe experience of living there had a strong influence on me.a strong impressionShe made a strong impression on me.a strong temptationThere’s always a strong temptation to put off doing difficult tasks. THESAURUShaving a strong body 体格健壮的strong having a lot of physical strength 强壮的,力气大的It took four strong men to lift the piano. 四个壮汉才把那架钢琴抬起来。You open it – you’re stronger than I am. 你来打开它——你力气比我大。powerful very strong – used about someone’s body, arms, muscles etc 〔身体、手臂、肌肉等〕强健的,结实的his big powerful shoulders 他那宽阔有力的肩膀He was a tall man with a powerful physique. 他身材高大、体格健壮。muscular having big muscles and looking strong 肌肉发达的She liked men who were big and muscular. 她喜欢身材魁梧、肌肉发达的男人。He had a firm muscular body. 他一身结实的肌肉。well-built a well-built man is strong and tall and has a big body 高大健壮的Police say the man they are looking for is 36 years old, 6 feet tall, and well-built. 警方称他们正在寻找的男子36岁,身高6英尺,体格健壮。hunky informal strong and attractive 健壮英俊的She married hunky Hollywood star Brad Pitt. 她嫁给了好莱坞性感男星布拉德·皮特。He looks hunky, but he’s not really my type. 他健壮英俊,但实在不是我喜欢的类型。not easily broken or damaged 不易破碎或损坏的strong not easily broken or damaged 坚固的,不易损坏的The bags are made of strong black plastic. 这些袋子用结实的黑色塑料制成。We need a strong rope for this job. 干这活得有一根结实的绳子。tough strong – used especially about something that can be used a lot without damaging it or making it weaker 结实的,耐用的a pair of tough leather boots 一双结实耐穿的皮靴Kitchen floors need to be tough enough to withstand heavy use. 厨房地面必须非常坚固耐用,再怎么用也不会坏。heavy-duty [only before noun] extremely strong – used about materials, tools, machines etc that are made especially to be used a lot without being easily damaged 〔材料、工具、机器等〕经久耐用的heavy-duty rubber gloves 耐用的橡胶手套a heavy-duty carpet for the hallway 铺在门厅的耐磨地毯sturdy strong and often thick, and not likely to fall over or get broken 厚实的,牢固的a fence made with sturdy wooden posts 用牢固的木桩扎成的篱笆The furniture is simple but sturdy. 这些家具简单而结实。unbreakable extremely strong and impossible to break 不会破的Babies need to have unbreakable dishes and cups. 婴儿要用打不碎的杯盘。indestructible impossible to break, damage, or destroy, and lasting forever 坚不可摧的Gold is virtually indestructible. 黄金几乎是不会损坏的。The pyramids were built as indestructible tombs for the Pharaohs. 金字塔是为法老而建的坚不可摧的陵墓。hard-wearing British English, long-wearing American English used about materials and products that will remain in good condition for a long time even when they are used a lot 经久耐用的〔常用于产品标签〕nCeramic tiles are easy to keep clean and hard-wearing.na hard-wearing fabricdurable especially written used about materials and products that will remain in good condition for a long time – often used on product labels 经久耐用的〔常用于产品标签〕The jacket has a durable nylon lining. 这件夹克的尼龙衬里十分耐穿。Varnish is more durable than paint. 清漆比涂料更耐久。robust especially written strongly made – used especially about the structure of something, for example a vehicle or machine 结构坚实稳固的a mountain bike with a robust frame 车架坚固的山地自行车nThe hardware for the computer must be robust and inexpensive.Examples from the Corpus
strong• My father's over eighty now, and not very strong.• A sandy or silty bottom indicates slow currents whereas stones and gravel suggest that the current over the bed is quite strong.• Only people who are physically strong and fit should consider coming on this expedition.• After full heat treatment, the alloy proved to be five times as strong as the pure aluminium.• Midler was considered a strong candidate for the best actress nomination.• Despite his strong constitution, his health was beginning to suffer.• I don't think she's strong enough to handle the news.• But the writing and direction are strong enough to restrain him.• Do you think the ladder is strong enough to support your weight?• After a week in bed I felt strong enough to try walking a few steps.• Goldsmith has very strong feelings about protecting the environment.• a strong garlic taste• Degas had a strong influence on Toulouse-Lautrec's work.• Her perfume is so strong - it makes me gag.• Although strong leadership is typical of Great Groups, its form may vary.• These more primitive readings in sharar throw a particularly strong light on the occurrence of the institution narrative there.• It took four strong men to lift the piano.• Such embryonic creatures needed stronger muscles, too, and a skin that was resistant to drying out.• America must maintain a strong national defense.• a strong president• Goat's cheese has a strong smell.• I left the restaurant with rather a strong taste of onions in my mouth.• Dallas is a stronger team than Pittsburgh, in my opinion.• My brother is stronger than I am.• Some can be so strong that regardless of the consequences they compel action.strong hands/arms/muscles etc• For how are we to bring in the corn harvest with all those strong hands and strong arms gone?• No more to trouble earth or the sea waters With their strong hands, Laboring for the food that does not satisfy.• That the feel of his strong arms made her feel small and vulnerable?• Doctors reasoned that limbs left untreated would draw into deformity by strong muscles pulling against weakened ones.• She walked faster, her strong arms swinging her along.• Such embryonic creatures needed stronger muscles, too, and a skin that was resistant to drying out.• He told me that short, strong arms were good for a boxer.a strong sense of• There is also a strong sense of closeness to the United States.• MacArthur was spurred on by a strong sense of destiny and ambition.• Lack a strong sense of direction.• There's a very strong sense of ethnic pride in this town.• She was a strange girl, intelligent and proud, with powerful loyalties, and a strong sense of friendship.• Throughout Orwell's Wigan Pier you have a strong sense of him tramping around on foot.• In primary five, children are developing a strong sense of responsibility to each other in relationships.• I have seen eating obsessions up close before, but never one with such a strong sense of righteous healthiness.• Thanks largely to the tradition of the harem and their own recent suppression, Arab women had a strong sense of sisterhood.strong desire• In managing very strong desires and impulses the child has his relationship with his parents as a resource.• People have a strong desire for personal independence.• Most men, particularly when young, have a strong desire to follow and emulate such leaders.• On the first day, the woman, whose name was Fania, had expressed a strong desire to learn to read.• Cassie experienced a strong desire to own them.• Their willingness to do so indicated a strong desire to participate in training.• I had a strong desire to repossess.• Everyone expressed a strong desire to work together with you.strong links• Memorial services are still held here and strong links are maintained with the 351st Bomber Group Association. 11.• The committee also calls for stronger links between industry and universities.• That group is helping to forge stronger links between mainstream and complementary approaches to promoting health and managing illness.• Or at the least very strong links have to be created with those customers.• The college has built up strong links with local industry and this will be reflected on the board.• The Centre also has strong links with the industry and policy community in the field.• The company is also keen to build stronger links with the two universities in the province.a strong case• In pointing to the large element of rates paid by local industry or commerce, the government had a stronger case.• The Judge said they'd made a strong case about how they'd be affected by noise from the road.• The report presents a strong case for continuing work on gasification although south south cooperation would seem to hold most promise.• When a primary attack occurs in such circumstances, there is a strong case for delivering the baby by caesarian section.• There is a strong case for holding that no political authority can be legitimate unless it is also a defacto authority.• It was also evident that those departments which had made a strong case for improved resourcing had gained from the appraisal.• If your interests are off road, Brooks can make a strong case for your business.• One could make a strong case that they would be more difficult to pursue.strong possibility/chance/probability• There's no guarantee that you will hit the perfect shot, but using this procedure gives you a stronger chance.• There is a strong probability, had such evidence been given, that the government would have been gravely embarrassed.• There is a strong possibility, however, that phantom pregnancies will recur at successive heats.• Great success at the Bar leads to a very considerable income and the strong possibility of a judgeship.• Finally, there is the strong possibility that a contagion effect will operate in this setting.• A year ago, there was a strong chance that he wouldn't live to be three.• There had been a strong possibility that the Newleys would have turned the security locks as well.• If you can visualise the shot there is a strong chance your body will respond and make a good swing.strong constitution• They are constructed with few weaknesses and have a sound, strong constitution.• Except for the strongest constitutions, coastal walking, bird watching and easel painting are best reserved for milder seasons.was strong on• Quickly his canine smell sense detected that the trail was stronger on the inward line.extra strong• I've made it extra strong.• I reach for the super glue on the shelf, the extra strong kind that sticks wood and so on.• Well, perhaps only after a pint or 2 of the extra strong Kingsdown.• Styling wax and extra strong mousse were used for this look.• Special climbing equipment, extra strong torches and loudspeakers had been bought.From Longman Business Dictionarystrongstrong /strɒŋstrɒːŋ/ adjectiveECONOMICSFINANCE1a strong economy or business is financially successful, especially because a lot of money is being earned or receivedThey fear a strong economy will lead to higher inflation.products that will help the company maintain a strong cash flow2if a financial market is strong, prices in it are risingthe recent strong performance by the stock market3strong currency/dollar/pound etc a currency whose value is high compared with other currenciesHe blamed the company’s poor exports on the strong pound.4strong demand/growth/sales etc high demand or growth, a high number of sales etcDemand will continue to be strong and to outpace production.Prices of some bonds moved up a point after strong buying.Origin strong Old English strangstrong adjective →10-22
→n COLLOCATIONS1 →THESAURUS1LDOCE OnlineChinese
→n COLLOCATIONS1 →THESAURUS1LDOCE OnlineChinese
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strong S1 W1 /strɒŋ $ strɒːŋ/
adjective (comparative stronger, superlative strongest)
He was a big strong man.
Jack was tall and strong.
strong hands/arms/muscles etc
He picked her up in his big strong arms.
I’m not strong enough to fight him. ⇨ see Thesaurus box on P. 1752
2. NOT EASILY BROKEN OR DAMAGED not easily broken or damaged:
good strong shoes
The locks on the doors were solid and strong.
3. ABLE TO DEAL WITH DIFFICULTY determined and able to deal with a difficult or upsetting situation:
I’m not strong enough to take insults and hatred.
Laura had a strong character.
4. POWERFUL having a lot of power or influence:
The Fifth French Republic was established with a strong president in 1958.
a strong national army
Our party is the strongest as we come up to the election.
5. FEELINGS/OPINIONS strong emotions, opinions, beliefs etc are ones that you feel or believe a lot and are very serious about:
He had a strong sense of responsibility to his vocation of preaching.
There has been strong support for the strike.
The proposal has met with strong opposition from local people.
strong feelings/views/opinions
Many people have strong feelings about the issue.
6. AFFECT/INFLUENCE a strong desire, influence etc affects you very much:
He had a strong desire for power.
Such feelings may have a strong influence over your decisions.
The temptation is very strong.
7. RELATIONSHIP a strong relationship, friendship etc is very loyal and likely to last a long time:
He maintained strong links with the world of the deaf.
She still has a strong relationship with her mother.
I have a strong commitment to the quality of teaching.
8. ARGUMENT/REASON ETC likely to persuade other people that something is true or the correct thing to do:
There is a strong case for an energy conservation programme.
They need strong evidence to secure a conviction.
a strong argument
9. LIKELY likely to succeed or happen:
She’s a strong candidate for the party leadership.
strong possibility/chance/probability
A year ago, there was a strong possibility that he wouldn’t live.
10. HEALTHY healthy, especially after you have been ill:
I don’t think her heart is very strong.
You’ve been blessed with a strong constitution (=you are healthy and do not easily become ill).
11. be in a strong position (also gain a strong position) to be in a situation where you have power over other people or are likely to get what you want:
The company have gained a strong position in the cheese market.
12. strong wind/current/tide wind, water etc that moves with great force:
A strong wind was blowing across the lake.
13. GOOD AT SOMETHING very good at something:
His writing was strong on description.
We beat a team that was much stronger than ourselves.
be sb’s strong point/suit (=the thing that someone is especially good at)
Tact never was my strong point.
14. TASTE/SMELL having a taste or smell that you notice easily:
strong coffee
This cheese has a very strong flavour.
a strong smell of petrol
15. ALCOHOL/DRUGS ETC having a lot of a substance, such as alcohol, that gives something its effect:
extra strong beer
strong painkillers
I haven’t touched strong drink (=alcoholic drinks) for years.
16. LIGHT/COLOUR bright and easy to see:
The light was not very strong.
17. strong language speech or writing that contains a lot of swearing:
This film is not suitable for children under 12 as it contains strong language.
18. strong accent the way that someone pronounces words that shows clearly that they come from a particular area or country:
a strong German accent
19. strong nose/chin/features a nose etc that is large and noticeable, especially in an attractive way:
She has the same strong features as her mother.
20. MONEY a strong currency (=the type of money used in a country) does not easily lose its value compared with other currencies
21. 600/10,000 etc strong [only after number] used to give the number of people in a crowd or organization:
the company’s 2,200 strong workforce
The crowd was 10,000 strong.
22. be going strong to continue to be active or successful, even after a long time:
He celebrated his ninetieth birthday this month, and he’s still going strong.
⇨ come on strong at come on(10)
■ nouns
▪strong views/opinions/ideas She has strong views on education.
▪a strong feeling I have a lot of strong feelings on the issue.
▪a strong belief We have a strong belief that everyone has the right to worship freely.
▪a strong sense of something There is a strong sense of community here.
▪strong support The idea won strong support in rural areas.
▪strong opposition There had been strong opposition to the scheme from the national park authority.
▪a strong interest in something At 16, he developed a strong interest in archaeology.
▪a strong commitment to something Since its establishment in 1945 the College has had a strong commitment to research.
▪a strong desire for something/to do something People have a strong desire for personal independence.
▪a strong influence The experience of living there had a strong influence on me.
▪a strong impression She made a strong impression on me.
▪a strong temptation There’s always a strong temptation to put off doing difficult tasks.
■ having a strong body
▪strong having a lot of physical strength: It took four strong men to lift the piano. | You open it – you’re stronger than I am.
▪powerful very strong – used about someone’s body, arms, muscles etc: his big powerful shoulders | He was a tall man with a powerful physique.
▪muscular having big muscles and looking strong: She liked men who were big and muscular. | He had a firm muscular body.
▪well-built a well-built man is strong and tall and has a big body: Police say the man they are looking for is 36 years old, 6 feet tall, and well-built.
▪hunky informal strong and attractive: She married hunky Hollywood star Brad Pitt. | He looks hunky, but he’s not really my type.
■ not easily broken or damaged
▪strong not easily broken or damaged: The bags are made of strong black plastic. | We need a strong rope for this job.
▪tough strong – used especially about something that can be used a lot without damaging it or making it weaker: a pair of tough leather boots | Kitchen floors need to be tough enough to withstand heavy use.
▪heavy-duty [only before noun] extremely strong – used about materials, tools, machines etc that are made especially to be used a lot without being easily damaged: heavy-duty rubber gloves | a heavy-duty carpet for the hallway
▪sturdy strong and often thick, and not likely to fall over or get broken: a fence made with sturdy wooden posts | The furniture is simple but sturdy.
▪unbreakable extremely strong and impossible to break: Babies need to have unbreakable dishes and cups.
▪indestructible impossible to break, damage, or destroy, and lasting forever: Gold is virtually indestructible. | The pyramids were built as indestructible tombs for the Pharaohs.
▪hard-wearing British English, long-wearing American English used about materials and products that will remain in good condition for a long time even when they are used a lot: Ceramic tiles are easy to keep clean and hard-wearing. | a hard-wearing fabric
▪durable especially written used about materials and products that will remain in good condition for a long time – often used on product labels: The jacket has a durable nylon lining. | Varnish is more durable than paint.
▪robust especially written strongly made – used especially about the structure of something, for example a vehicle or machine: a mountain bike with a robust frame | The hardware for the computer must be robust and inexpensive.
strong S1 W1 /strɒŋ $ strɒːŋ/
adjective (comparative stronger, superlative strongest) Language: Old English
Origin: strang
1. ABLE TO LIFT HEAVY THINGS/DO HARD WORK having a lot of physical power so that you can lift heavy things, do hard physical work etc:Origin: strang
strong hands/arms/muscles etc
2. NOT EASILY BROKEN OR DAMAGED not easily broken or damaged:
3. ABLE TO DEAL WITH DIFFICULTY determined and able to deal with a difficult or upsetting situation:
4. POWERFUL having a lot of power or influence:
5. FEELINGS/OPINIONS strong emotions, opinions, beliefs etc are ones that you feel or believe a lot and are very serious about:
strong feelings/views/opinions
6. AFFECT/INFLUENCE a strong desire, influence etc affects you very much:
7. RELATIONSHIP a strong relationship, friendship etc is very loyal and likely to last a long time:
8. ARGUMENT/REASON ETC likely to persuade other people that something is true or the correct thing to do:
9. LIKELY likely to succeed or happen:
strong possibility/chance/probability
10. HEALTHY healthy, especially after you have been ill:
11. be in a strong position (also gain a strong position) to be in a situation where you have power over other people or are likely to get what you want:
12. strong wind/current/tide wind, water etc that moves with great force:
13. GOOD AT SOMETHING very good at something:
be sb’s strong point/suit (=the thing that someone is especially good at)
14. TASTE/SMELL having a taste or smell that you notice easily:
15. ALCOHOL/DRUGS ETC having a lot of a substance, such as alcohol, that gives something its effect:
16. LIGHT/COLOUR bright and easy to see:
17. strong language speech or writing that contains a lot of swearing:
18. strong accent the way that someone pronounces words that shows clearly that they come from a particular area or country:
19. strong nose/chin/features a nose etc that is large and noticeable, especially in an attractive way:
20. MONEY a strong currency (=the type of money used in a country) does not easily lose its value compared with other currencies
21. 600/10,000 etc strong [only after number] used to give the number of people in a crowd or organization:
22. be going strong to continue to be active or successful, even after a long time:
⇨ come on strong at come on(10)
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well [ ( in good healthrather
指健康、身体好 ：◆ I'm not feeling very well. 我感觉身体不太好。 ◆ Is he well enough to travel? 他身体怎么样，能够旅行吗？ NOTE Well is used especially to talk about your own health, to ask sb about their health or to make a comment on it.* well 尤用以谈自己的健康、询问别人的健康或谈论身体情况。 all right [ ( not feeling ill; not injuredrather
指感觉身体还好、没有生病、没有受伤 ：◆ Are you feeling all right? 你感觉还好吗？ OK [ ( not feeling ill; not injured指感觉身体还好、没有生病、没有受伤 ：◆ She says she's OK now, and will be back at work tomorrow. 她说她现在身体还可以，明天就回来上班。
all right or ok? 用 all right 还是 OK？
fine [ ( completely wellrather
（不用于否定句）指身体很好、健康 ：◆ 'How are you?' 'Fine, thanks.' “你好吗？” “很好，谢谢。” NOTE Fine is used especially to talk about your health, especially when sb asks you how you are. It is also used to talk about sb's health when you are talking to sb else. Unlikewell it is not often used to ask sb about their health or make a comment on it.* fine 尤用于回应别人的询问，表示自己身体很健康；与人谈话时，亦可用以指另一人身体健康。与 well 不一样，fine 通常不用于询问别人的身体状况或者谈论对方身体情况 ：◆ Are you keeping fine? healthy in good health and not likely to become ill 指健康、健壮 ：◆ Keep healthy by exercising regularly. 经常锻炼以保持健康。 strong in good health and not suffering from an illness 指健康、身体好 ：◆ After a few weeks she was feeling stronger. 几周之后她感觉身体好些了。 NOTE Strong is often used to talk about becoming healthy again after an illness.* strong 常用以指病后恢复健康。 fit ( in good physical health, especially because you take regular physical exerciseespecially
BrE 指健壮，尤指因经常锻炼而身体健康 ：◆ I go swimming every day in order to keep fit. 我每天游泳以保持健康。
Patterns
all right/OK/fit for sthall right/OK/fit to do sth to feel/look well/all right/OK/fine/healthy/strong/fitto keep (sb) well/healthy/fitperfectly well/all right/OK/fine/healthy/fitphysically well/healthy/strong/fit
