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스트레스 meaning and pronunciation

seuteureseu · stress

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 62510
Part of speech: 명사Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    일이나 사람, 환경 등에서 심리적, 신체적으로 압박과 긴장을 느끼는 상태.

    English: stress — A state in which one feels pressure and tension mentally and physically in work, relationships, environment, etc.

    Examples

    • 스트레스 상황.
    • 스트레스 완화.
    • 정신적 스트레스.
    • 과도한 스트레스.
    • 심한 스트레스.
    • 스트레스가 쌓이다.
Origin
stress
Categories
인간 > 감각 · 건강

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