
好词典

源自中古英语 'streinen'(拉紧),借自古法语 'estreindre',最终来自拉丁语 'stringere'(绑紧或压迫)。
❶ 形容关系紧张或气氛不自然,通常因为压力、分歧或缺乏信任导致。
“After the argument, there was a strained silence between them.”
(争吵后,他们之间陷入了尴尬的沉默。)
“Their friendship became strained after the misunderstanding.”
(误会之后,他们的友谊变得紧张起来。)
❶ 形容因过度使用或压力而受损或疲劳的状态,如肌肉或资源。
“His strained muscles needed rest after the intense workout.”
(剧烈运动后,他拉伤的肌肉需要休息。)
“The strained budget couldn't cover any extra expenses.”
(紧张的预算无法承担任何额外开支。)
strained relationship — 指因矛盾或压力而变得紧张的人际关系,常见于家庭、同事或朋友之间。
“Their strained relationship made it difficult to work together.”
(他们紧张的关系使得合作变得困难。)
strained voice — 形容因情绪激动或身体疲劳而导致的声音沙哑或紧绷。
“He answered with a strained voice, clearly upset.”
(他用沙哑的声音回答,显然很沮丧。)