ADJ-GRADED （系统、机构等）超负荷运转的，硬撑着的 If a system or organization is overstretched, it is being forced to work more than it is supposed to. （系统、机构等）超负荷运转的，硬撑着的
The crime rate is rising rapidly at present and the police force is overstretched.
当前的犯罪率急剧上升，警力不堪重负。
Analysts fear the overstretched air traffic control system could reach breaking point.