strand
noun [ C ] uk/strænd/ us/strænd/
(THREAD)
C2 （线、绳等的）缕，股
a thin thread of something, often one of a few, twisted around each other to make a string or rope
She tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ears. 她把一绺松下来的头发拢到耳后。
a strand of dental floss 一條牙线
(PART)
C2 （完整故事、主题或情况的）部分，方面
a part that combines with other parts to form a whole story, subject, or situation
There are so many different strands to the plot that it's hard to follow. 故事情节头绪纷乱，很难搞清楚。
He is trying to bring the disparate strands of the party together.
Synonyms: angle (WAY OF THINKING)aspect (FEATURE)facetfeature (QUALITY)ingredientpoint (CHARACTERISTIC)side (PART OF SITUATION)
(COAST)
literary （海、湖或大河的）滨，岸
a shore
The winds are blowing from the low sea strand.