strained

• 形容局势、关系或气氛紧张、尴尬、不自然；也可形容因压力而紧张、勉强或过度消耗的状态。

Describes a situation, relationship, or atmosphere that is tense, uneasy, or forced; can also describe something that has been subjected to stress or pressure.

1. Tense or anxiousB2formal

   Showing signs of stress, worry, or nervousness.

   紧张的

   • Her voice sounded strained during the interview.
   • He had a strained expression on his face.
   • The atmosphere in the room was strained after the argument.

   同义词agitatedanxiousdistraughtedgyfraughtnervousoverwroughtstressedtenseuneasyuptightworried

   反义词calmcomposedrelaxedunperturbedunworried

2. Damaged by overuseB1formal

   Injured or weakened by excessive use or effort.

   劳损的

   • He suffered a strained muscle from lifting heavy boxes.
   • The athlete had a strained ligament in his knee.
   • She complained of a strained back after gardening.

   同义词weakenedworn

3. Unnatural or forcedB2formal

   Not natural or spontaneous; artificial or forced.

   生硬的

   • Their laughter seemed strained and insincere.
   • He gave a strained smile to hide his disappointment.
   • The conversation was strained and awkward.

   同义词affectedartificialcontrivedfalseforcedlaboredput-onstiltedunnatural

   反义词easyfluidnaturalrelaxedspontaneousunforced

• 表示拉伸、拉紧或施加力的动作，也指过滤或分离液体中的固体颗粒，以及过度使用或使尽全力。

A verb used to indicate the act of stretching, pulling, or exerting force, or to filter or separate solids from liquids.

1. Injure by overuseB1formalmedical

   To injure a muscle or part of the body by using it too much or in a wrong way.

   因过度使用而损伤

   • He strained his back while lifting the heavy box.
   • She strained her ankle during the marathon.
   • The athlete strained a muscle in his leg during training.

   同义词overstretchpullricktearthrow outwrench

2. Exert maximum effortB2formal

   To try very hard to do something, often using physical or mental force.

   竭力

   • She strained to hear the conversation from the other room.
   • He strained his eyes to read the small print.
   • They strained to lift the piano up the stairs.

   同义词endeavorlaborpushstrivestruggletoil

   反义词idlelazerelaxrest

3. Filter or separateB1formalculinary

   To separate solid parts from a liquid by passing it through a sieve or filter.

   过滤

   • Strain the pasta after cooking it.
   • She strained the tea leaves from the cup.
   • The chef strained the broth to remove the bones.

   同义词drainfilterpercolatescreensievesift