constraincon•strain /kən'streɪn/

vt

1. 限制；束缚

• constrain sb.'s activities 限制某人的活动

• The research has been constrained by lack of funds. 这项研究由于经费不足而受到限制。

2. 克制，抑制,压制

• Cold weather constrained the plant's growth. 寒冷的天气抑制植物的生长。

• constrain one's anger 强压怒火

3. 强迫，迫使

• He was costrained to agree. 他被迫同意。

4. 使劲做出

• constrain a smile 强颜欢笑