strained

UK/streɪnd/US/'streind/

Definitions

adj.

Tense and difficult; under pressure (of relationships or atmosphere).

紧张的，关系紧绷的。

adj.

Forced and unnatural; not relaxed.

勉强的，不自然的。

Root Breakdown

Root-derived

straindraw tight, bind

-edpast tense / completed

=strained

Past participle of strain used as an adjective: stretched too tight. A strained relationship is pulled near breaking point; a strained smile is forced — the muscles, and the mood, are tense.

Root strain still carries 57 more words

Common Collocations

1.strained relationship紧张的关系
2.strained smile勉强的微笑
3.strained atmosphere紧张的气氛
4.look strained看起来很疲惫/紧绷

Example Sentences

1.
Relations between the two countries have become strained.
2.
He gave a strained smile and changed the subject.

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