Vocabulary C1: pressure on a system or relationship because great demands are being placed on it

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pressure on a system or relationship because great demands are being placed on it

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strain

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The transport service cannot cope with the STRAIN of so many additional passengers.

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You will learn to cope with the stresses and STRAINS of public life.

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You should try not to place too much STRAIN on muscles and joints.

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Sterling will play if he can shake off a slight thigh STRAIN.

Pressure on a system or relationship because great demands are being placed on it