strained

['streind]

adj.紧张的, 不自然的
动词strain的过去式和过去分词

例句与用法:

Professional jealousy had led to strained relations between the two men.

工作中的相互嫉妒导致了这两人之间的紧张关系。

He strained every nerve to get the post, but was unsuccessful.

他竭尽全力想得到那份工作,但是没有成功。

Struggling to achieve effect; strained and contrived.

紧张的; 不自然的努力取得效果的; 紧张的,不自然的

详细释义:

a.

1. 紧张的

2. 勉强的

3. 牵强附会的