strike
名词
定义 strike 名词
work
- B2Countable
A period when employees refuse to work due to disagreements with their employer regarding working conditions, compensation, or job security.
Following last year's prolonged and intense strike, few individuals are eager for further industrial action.
After the National Football League Players Association initiated a strike, they were compelled to use replacement players for three matches.
Certain miners are advocating for a nationwide strike.
impact
- Countable
A sudden and forceful impact or assault.
Lightning rods protect buildings and tall structures from lightning strikes.
sport
- Countable
A forceful kick of a football, typically resulting in a long-distance trajectory.
Garner scored with a 30-yard strike in the 89th minute.
- Countable
(In baseball) A pitch that the batter swings at and misses, or does not swing at when they should have.
A batter is out after three strikes.
military
- Countable
A swift and brief military assault, particularly one conducted by aircraft or missiles.
The United Nations has authorized the use of air strikes.
The violence is unlikely to cease without military strikes against terrorist bases.
Would you support a nuclear strike to bring an end to a war?
resource
- Countable
The discovery of a valuable resource located underground.
The population and settlements in Colorado expanded significantly after the gold strike in 1858.
failure
- Countable
A failure, mistake, or disadvantage.
California's "three strikes and you're out" law means that, from now on, criminals found guilty of three offenses will be jailed for life.
One strike against him as a candidate is the perception that he lacks personal charisma.
片语 strike 名词
- go on strike
To begin a strike, typically as a form of protest or to demand something.
• The workers decided to go on strike after wage negotiations broke down.
动词
定义 strike 动词
work
- B2Intransitive
To refuse to continue working due to disagreements with an employer about work conditions, wages, or job losses.
Democratization has granted workers the right to strike and join a trade union.
We are striking for better wages and improved safety standards.
impact
- C2TransitiveIntransitive
To cause a person or place to be severely impacted by something very unpleasant that happens unexpectedly.
I have a life insurance policy that will provide for my family if disaster strikes.
The disease has struck the entire community, sometimes wiping out whole families.
They predict that a major earthquake will strike the west coast before the decade concludes.
hit
- B1TransitiveIntransitive
To hit or assault someone or something forcefully or violently.
Her car veered out of control and struck an oncoming vehicle.
The police have cautioned the public that the killer might strike again.
The autopsy revealed that the murderer struck him on the head with an iron bar.
sport
- B1TransitiveIntransitive
To kick a football with considerable force, particularly so it travels a long distance.
Beckham struck the ball with precision.
time
- TransitiveIntransitive
When a clock strikes, its bells ring to indicate the time.
The clock was striking ten as we entered the church.
- Intransitive
When a particular time strikes, a clock's bells ring to tell people what time it is.
Midnight had just struck when I went upstairs to bed.
fire
- C2Transitive
If you strike a match, you cause it to ignite by rubbing it against a rough surface.
She struck a match and lit another cigarette.
He bent down and struck a match on the sole of his boot.
remove
- TransitiveVerb + adv/prepformal
To remove something from an official document.
Please strike my name from your mailing list immediately.
Several unreliable dealers have been struck off our list of authorized suppliers.
discovery
- C2Transitive
To discover an underground supply of oil, gas, or gold.
The first person to strike oil in the U.S. was Edwin Laurentine Drake.
agreement
- Transitive
To reach or make an agreement.
Do you think the government should attempt to strike a deal with the terrorists?
emotion
- B2Transitive
To cause someone to have a particular feeling or idea about something.
Doesn't it strike you as odd that he never discusses his family?
I was immediately struck by the similarities between the two murders.
So how does my proposition strike you?
thought
- B2Transitive
If a thought or idea strikes you, it suddenly comes to mind.
It's just struck me that I still owe you for the concert tickets.
Sitting at her desk, she was struck by the thought that there had to be something more to life.
manufacture
- Transitive
To create a metal coin-like object with a machine that quickly imprints a design onto the metal.
When was the first one-pound coin struck?
A special medal was struck to commemorate the end of the war.
片语 strike 动词
- strike a pose/attitude
To adopt a particular physical position or manner, often to create a specific impression.
• The model struck a perfect pose in front of the photographer.
成语
- strike gold
To achieve a gold medal in a sports competition.
• She struck gold in the swimming competition at this Olympics, bringing glory to her country.
- strike a chord
To resonate with someone or a group of people, often leading to agreement or approval.
• The candidate's speech struck a strong chord with young voters.
- strike it rich
To suddenly and unexpectedly become wealthy.
• Many people dream of striking it rich through lotteries or gambling.
- within striking distance
Located or situated very near in terms of physical distance.
• Our house is within striking distance of both Baltimore and Washington.
- strike while the iron is hot
To take immediate action and capitalize on a favorable opportunity before it disappears.
• The position is open now; you should strike while the iron is hot and apply immediately.
- strike a blow for something
To take an action that supports or defends a particular cause or belief.
• This new law has struck a significant blow for environmental protection.
- strike at the heart of something
to severely damage or undermine something by attacking its most essential or fundamental aspect.
• The new policy strikes at the heart of our economic model.
- strike a balance
To find a compromise or equilibrium between two opposing or conflicting ideas, needs, or desires, typically by accepting elements of each.
• As parents, we must strike a balance between being strict and being lenient.
- strike a note
To express or communicate a particular idea, feeling, or attitude.
• The article attempts to strike a note of caution regarding current social challenges.
- be struck dumb
To be so surprised or shocked by something that one is temporarily unable to speak.
• He was struck dumb when he learned he had won the lottery jackpot.
- strike a blow against/at something
to cause significant harm or damage to something.
• The new policy has struck a heavy blow against small businesses.
- strike an attitude/attitudes
To behave in a way that is intended to impress or create a particular impression, often insincerely.
• The young actor always strikes an arrogant attitude during interviews.
- strike fear/terror into someone
To cause someone to feel extreme fear or dread.
• The sudden storm struck fear into the hearts of the coastal residents.
片语动词 strike
- strike up something
to initiate a relationship or begin a conversation with someone
• At social gatherings, she is very skilled at striking up conversations with strangers.
- strike something down
to declare a law invalid due to its illegality and non-compliance requirement
• The court recently struck down the regulation, rendering it completely void.
- strike out
to begin undertaking something new on one's own, without the help of others
• She decided to strike out on her own and start her own business.
- strike back
to retaliate against someone who has initiated an attack on you
• During the debate, he decided to strike back against the opponent's accusations.
- strike on/upon something
to come across or conceive of something
• While organizing the data, he struck upon a solution.
- strike up (something)
to commence playing or singing a piece of music
• When the band struck up, everyone couldn't help but start dancing.
- strike someone down
To cause someone to pass away unexpectedly or to suddenly become seriously ill.
• A sudden illness struck her father down, leaving everyone in shock. The condition appeared out of nowhere, as if it were determined to take him away.
- strike someone off (something)
When an individual in a significant position such as a doctor or lawyer is barred, they are formally prohibited from practicing due to committing a grave misconduct.
• Due to misconduct, the doctor was struck off by the medical board.
- strike out (somewhere)
to commence a challenging or lengthy journey with resolve
• They decided to strike out from the city to bravely embark on a challenging expedition.
- strike (someone) out
to be unsuccessful three times at hitting the ball in baseball, thus losing an opportunity to score, or to cause a player to experience this.
• His pitching struck the opposing team out completely, showcasing his excellent performance in the game.
- strike out (at someone/something)
to attempt to strike or physically hit someone
• He struck out at his colleague in anger.
- strike something out/through
to mark text with a line in order to indicate that it is irrelevant or incorrect in a document
• In this report, we need to strike out all unnecessary information to maintain clarity.