Meaning: field strength

n.
the vector sum of all the forces exerted by an electrical or magnetic field (on a unit mass or unit charge or unit magnetic pole) at a given point in the field

pillar tower of strength Idiom, Proverb

a tower of strength

a person who helps you during a crisis, a brick When my parents were killed in an accident, Harry was a tower of strength to me.

full strength

not weakened or diluted, straight up Did John Wayne drink bourbon full strength? Without water?

tower of strength

(See a tower of strength)

on the strength

I'm not lying

on the strength of

with faith or trust in依靠；凭借
On the strength of the Committee's report，we have decided to carry out the reforms proposed．根据委员会的报告，我们决定实行所建议的各项改革。
On the strength of Bill's promise to guide us，we decided to climb the mountain．由于比尔答应带我们，我们才决定登山。

main strength and awkwardness

Idiom(s): main strength and awkwardness

Theme: EFFORT

great force; brute force. (Folksy. Fixed order.)
• They finally got the piano moved into the living room by main strength and awkwardness.
• Lifting the table must be done carefully. This is not a job requiring main strength and awkwardness.

The strength of the chain is in the weakest link.

The most fragile point determines the quality of a structure.

go from strength to strength|go|strength

v. phr. To move forward, increasing one's fame, power, or fortune in a series of successful achievements. Our basketball team has gone from strength to strength.

on the strength of|on

prep. With faith or trust in; depending upon; with the support of. On the strength of Jim's promise to guide us, we decided to climb the mountain. Bill started a restaurant on the strength of his experience as a cook in the army.

tower of strength|strength|tower

n. phr. Someone who is strong, helpful, and sympathetic, and can always be relied on in times of trouble. John was a veritable tower of strength to our family while my father was in the war and my mother lay ill in the hospital.

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