1. having great physical power or strength
身體強壯有力的
He is very strong and can lift heavy boxes easily.
他非常強壯，可以輕鬆舉起重箱子。
After months of training, her arms became much stronger.
經過幾個月的訓練，她的手臂變得強壯多了。
Strong Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
strong
adjective
快速理解
What does "Strong" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Strong"?
形容具有強大的力量、能力、程度或效果。
- 1
身體或力量強大
EN: physically powerful
翻譯: 指身體強壯或力量強大。
- 2
堅固耐用
EN: solid and durable
翻譯: 指物品結構堅固，不易損壞。
- 3
強烈深刻
EN: intense or deeply felt
翻譯: 指感覺、信念、味道或氣味等非常強烈或深刻。
- 4
擅長或有優勢
EN: skilled or having an advantage
翻譯: 指在某領域能力出色或具有優勢。
小提醒：注意 'strong' 不只形容體力，也常用於形容味道 (strong coffee)、信念 (strong belief)、論點 (strong argument) 等抽象概念的『強烈』或『有力』。
發音（How to Pronounce "Strong" in English）
How to pronounce "Strong" in English?"Strong" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Strong" from YouTube Videos
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“Now that foundation is so important that a number of us from the largest general surgery society in the United States, SAGES, started in the late 1990s a training program that would assure that every surgeon who practices minimally invasive surgery would have a strong foundation of knowledge and skills necessary to go on and do procedures.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Strong"?How does "Strong" change by context?
2. not easily broken, damaged, or destroyed
堅固的，不易損壞的
This rope is strong enough to hold the weight.
這條繩子夠堅固，足以承受這個重量。
We need a strong box to protect these valuable items.
我們需要一個堅固的盒子來保護這些貴重物品。
3. having a great effect on the senses; intense
強烈的，濃烈的
The coffee has a very strong flavor.
這咖啡味道非常濃烈。
There was a strong smell of paint in the room.
房間裡有股強烈的油漆味。
4. having a lot of influence, power, or determination
強大的，堅定的
She is a strong leader who inspires her team.
她是一位能激勵團隊的強大領導者。
He has strong opinions about environmental protection.
他對環境保護有堅定的看法。
5. likely to succeed or be effective
有說服力的，可能性高的
The evidence against him is very strong.
對他不利的證據非常有說服力。
There is a strong possibility that it will rain tomorrow.
明天很有可能會下雨。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Strong"?How to make natural sentences with "Strong"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| be + strong | 強壯的；堅固的 | He is very strong. (他非常強壯。) |
| strong + noun | 強烈的；強大的 | She has a strong will. (她有堅強的意志。) |
| strong + enough + to + V | 足夠強壯以至於能… | The bridge is strong enough to hold trucks. (這座橋夠堅固，足以承受卡車的重量。) |
| as strong as + noun | 和…一樣強壯/堅固 | He is as strong as an ox. (他壯得像頭牛。) |
| feel + strong | 感覺強壯/有力量 | After resting, I feel strong again. (休息過後，我又感覺充滿力量了。) |
| grow + strong | 變得強壯 | The young tree is growing strong. (這棵小樹正茁壯成長。) |
| a strong + supporter/believer + in/of | …的堅定支持者/信徒 | She is a strong supporter of education reform. (她是教育改革的堅定支持者。) |
| strong + against/for | 強烈反對/支持… | Public opinion is strong against the proposal. (輿論強烈反對這項提案。) |
| strong + on + topic | 在…方面很強/很擅長 | This book is strong on historical details. (這本書在歷史細節方面非常詳實。) |
用法說明
How is "Strong" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Strong"?
strong + noun vs. strong + to + verb
- "strong + noun" 用於描述某物本身具有強大的特性或力量，例如 "strong coffee"（濃咖啡）、"strong wind"（強風）。
- "strong + to + verb" 則用於表達某人「有足夠的意志力或能力去做某事」，強調的是採取行動的決心或力量。
- 在否定句或疑問句中，常使用 "strong enough to + verb" 的結構來表示「（不）夠強壯/堅強去做某事」。
- 注意："strong + to + verb" 的主語通常是人，而 "strong + noun" 的主語通常是事物。 EN: She has a strong belief in justice. 翻譯: 她對正義有著堅定的信念。
EN:You must be strong to overcome such a challenge.
翻譯:你必須很堅強才能克服這樣的挑戰。
EN:The table is made of strong wood.
翻譯:這張桌子是用堅固的木頭做的。
EN:He wasn't strong enough to lift the box by himself.
翻譯:他不夠強壯，無法獨自抬起那個箱子。
總結建議
一般來說，描述事物特性用 "strong + noun"，表達人有決心或能力做某事則用 "strong (enough) to + verb"。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Strong" and similar words?How to choose "Strong" vs alternatives?
strong vs powerful
「strong」通常指內在的體力、結構或意志的堅韌；「powerful」則強調產生巨大影響或控制的能力。
strong vs sturdy
「strong」泛指廣泛的強度；「sturdy」特指結構堅固、結實耐用，不易損壞。
strong vs intense
「strong」描述性質或程度的「強」；「intense」強調感覺、活動或狀態的「強烈、集中且可能令人感到壓迫」。
口語用法
How is "Strong" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Strong"?
引述
在轉述他人話語或想法時，用來強調其堅定或強烈的態度。 EN: He was like, "I'm strong enough to handle this," and everyone believed him. 翻譯: 他那時就說：「我夠堅強，能處理這件事。」大家也都相信他。
EN:She kept saying how strong her coffee needs to be to start the day.
翻譯:她一直說她的咖啡要夠濃，一天才能開始。
語氣強調
用於加強語氣，表達程度極高或不容置疑，有時會拉長發音或提高音調。 EN: That was a strong, STRONG cup of tea—I couldn't sleep all night! 翻譯: 那真是超濃、超～濃的一杯茶，我整晚都睡不著！
EN:You need to have a strong, like, really strong reason to change his mind.
翻譯:你需要一個超有力的，嗯，真的超有力的理由才能讓他改變主意。
停頓填充
在思考或尋找合適詞語時，用作暫時的填充詞，通常後面會接更具體的說明。 EN: His argument was... strong... but maybe not completely convincing. 翻譯: 他的論點是…很強…但可能不是完全有說服力。
EN:We're looking for someone with a... strong... personality, you know?
翻譯:我們在找一個有…強烈…個性的人，你懂吧？
注意：以上口語用法在正式寫作或學術報告中應避免使用，請改用更精確、結構完整的句子來表達。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Strong"?What fixed phrases with "Strong" should I remember?
strong support
strong + noun
強力的支持
strong feeling
strong + noun
強烈的感覺
strong opposition
strong + noun
強烈的反對
strong case
strong + noun
有力的論據；充分的理由
strong relationship
strong + noun
穩固的關係
strong influence
strong + noun
強大的影響力
strong possibility
strong + noun
極大的可能性
strong smell
strong + noun
濃烈的氣味
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Strong"?Which "Strong" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He has a strong of character.
✓He has strength of character.
「strong」是形容詞，不能直接當名詞使用。要表達「力量」或「強度」時，應使用名詞「strength」。
×He is a powerful coffee.
✓He is a strong coffee.
描述飲料（如咖啡、茶）味道濃烈時，習慣用「strong」，而非「powerful」。「powerful」通常用於描述具有巨大力量、影響力或權力的人或事物。
×There is a strong evidence.
✓There is strong evidence.
「evidence」是不可數名詞，前面不應使用不定冠詞「a」。形容詞「strong」直接修飾不可數名詞，無需冠詞。
×I have a big feeling about this issue.
✓I have strong feelings about this issue.
表達情感或意見「強烈」時，習慣搭配「strong」，而非「big」。
×He is more strong than his brother.
✓He is stronger than his brother.
「strong」是單音節形容詞，其比較級和最高級形式為規則變化「stronger」和「strongest」，而非使用「more」或「most」。
×He is strong in speaking English.
✓He is good at speaking English.
「strong」用於描述「擅長」某學科或領域時，通常搭配具體學科名詞（如「strong in math」），而不直接搭配動名詞片語。描述語言能力「好」更常用「good at」。若要強調能力「強」，可說「has a strong command of English」。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Strong"?What are tense/participle forms of "Strong"?
stronger(comparative)strongest(superlative)