strained
[strend]
adj.
紧张的;
不友善的;
经过滤的;
态度不自然的，勉强的;
v.
拉紧( strain的过去式和过去分词);
尽量利用;
尽全力;
过滤;
vt.
过滤，滤去;
歪曲;
扭伤;
拉紧;
vi.
受到强大的压力;
不懈;
拉紧，紧绷;
犹豫;
n.
口气，语调;
过劳损伤;
压力;
紧张状态;
例句:
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The middle button of his uniform jacket was strained over his belly.
制服上装中间的纽扣在他的肚子上绷得紧紧的。
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Several thousand supporters strained to catch a glimpse of the new president.
几千名支持者翘首企盼能一睹新总统的风采。
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Smiling for the cameras, the two men strained to make small- talk.
两名男士微笑着面对镜头，东拉西扯着。
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My relationships with my two sons are very strained.
来自THETIMES
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A stallion tethered by each foot strained and lunged.
来自J. Fuller
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Heat the strained liquid in a saucepan until boiling.
来自BBC