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constrained

美[kən'streɪnd] 英[kən'streɪnd]

adj. 拘泥的；勉强的；不舒服的；受约束的；被迫的

sp. 动词constrain的过去式和过去分词形式.

近义词：forced，unnatural，inhibited，controlled，embarrassed，guarded，self-conscious，reserved，strained，

Adjective

lacking spontaneity; not natural;
"a constrained smile" "forced heartiness" "a strained smile"

用作形容词(adj.)

He said it with a constrained smile.他说这话时面带拘谨的笑容。
She felt constrained to carry out the new plan.他对于执行这项新计划感到很勉强。
His answers were brief, constrained and evasive.他的回答简单、勉强而且含糊其词。
I felt constrained to do what he told me.做他叫我做的事,我心里很不舒服。
I feel constrained to write and complain in the strongest possible terms.我深感责无旁贷,必须笔诛墨伐。

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