来自古英语 strong,强壮的，强大的，狂暴的，暴力的，来自 Proto-Germanic*strangaz,紧的， 硬的，来自 PIE*streng,*strenk,紧的，拉紧，词源同 strict,string,stringent.引申诸相关词义。

1. The rescuers were beaten back by strong winds and currents.

救援人员因风浪太大而被迫中断工作。

2. In New Zealand, the Maori people maintain a strong cultural tradition.

在新西兰，毛利人保持着深厚的文化传统。

3. She's going to be fine. She always was pretty strong.

她会好的。她一直都很强壮。

4. She was a fairly rigid person who had strong religious views.

她相当顽固，宗教观念极强。

5. He is known for his political savvy and strong management skills.

他以睿智的政治头脑和强势的管理手腕出名。