[] how strong a country's currency is in relation to other countries' currencies（一国货币币值的）实力，坚挺◆the continuing strength of the dollar against the yen美元兑日元持续坚挺◆The strength of the currency is damaging exports.货币坚挺损害到出口。 [] the power and influence that sb/sth has实力◆The new base will boost the airline's strength in Europe.新基地将增强这家航空公司在欧洲的实力。◆to negotiate from a position of strength以强势地位进行谈判◆We will focus on building brand strength.我们将集中力量培养品牌实力。 [] a quality or an ability that a person or thing has that gives them an advantage优势；长处◆One of her main strengths is her ability to cope with pressure.她的主要优势之一是能够应付压力。◆The plan has both strengths and weaknesses.这一计划既有长处也有不足。 [] the ability that sth has to resist force or hold heavy weights without breaking or being damaged强度◆Carbon fibre offers a superior strength to weight ratio.碳纤维具有很高的强度重量比。 [] the number of people in a group, a team or an organization人力；人数多寡◆The strength of the workforce is about to be doubled from 3 000 to 6 000.职工人数将翻一番，从 3 000 人增加到 6 000 人。◆The board is now up to full strength(= with all the members it needs).董事会人员现在已经齐备。●go from ˌstrength to ˈstrengthto become more and more successful越来越成功●on the strength of sthbecause sb has been influenced or persuaded by sth在某事物的影响下；凭借某事物◆I got the job on the strength of your recommendation.凭借您的有力推荐，我得到了这份工作。➡ idiom at play verbindustrial-strength