strained /streɪnd/ a. 1. 勉强的，不自然的 a strained laugh 强笑 2. 紧张的 Relations between the two countries had become increasingly strained. 两国间的关系已变得越来越紧张。 She looked strained and tired. 她看上去神经紧张，身体疲劳。 3. 牵强附会的 a strained interpretation (example) 牵强的解释(例子) 4. 滤过的