strained

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Collins 1

s. showing signs of mental and emotional tension

a. 紧张的, 滤过的, 矫饰的
[法] 牵强附会的, 勉强的, 紧张的

Collins 星级

11,473

BNC 频率

10,773

使用频率

strained 由词根 strain（拉紧、压力）加上过去分词后缀 -ed 组成，表示某种状态或结果。可以理解为“被拉紧”的状态。

例句

1. She felt strained after working long hours without a break.

她在连续工作几个小时没有休息后感到很疲惫。

2. The relationship between them became strained due to constant arguments.

由于不断争吵，他们之间的关系变得紧张。

3. He strained his back while lifting heavy boxes.

他在搬重箱子时扭伤了背部。