strained
adj
streɪnd
adj
1
a
strained
situation
or
behaviour
is
not
relaxed,
natural,
or
friendly
紧张的; 不自然的; 不友好的;
I
couldn’t
stand
the
strained
atmosphere
at
dinner
any
more.
我再也忍受不了饭桌上的那种紧张气氛了。
the
increasingly
strained
relations
between
the
French
and
German
governments
法国政府和德国政府日趋紧张的关系
2
showing
the
effects
of
worry
or
too
much
work
心力交瘁的; 焦虑的; 疲惫的
Nina’s
voice
sounded
strained.
尼娜的声音听起来有点疲惫。
Alex’s
pale,
strained
face
亚历克斯苍白而疲惫的脸庞