strained/streɪnd/

adj

1. 勉强的；不自然的

• a strained laugh 勉强的笑

2. 紧张的

• Her face looked pale and strained. 她脸色苍白神情紧张。

• strained relations 紧张的关系

• a strained atmosphere throughout the meeting 会议自始至终的紧张气氛