Definition of strained in English:

strained

adjective streɪndstreɪnd

1Showing signs of nervous tension or tiredness.
疲惫的，疲劳的；神经紧张的
Jean's pale, strained face
琼苍白疲惫的脸色。
Example sentencesExamples
- But once the pallbearers had executed their duties perfectly in the full gaze of the nation, their strained faces were clearly shown to be glistening with beads of perspiration.
- Jamie growled to himself and lifted his hands in a tense strained pose, ready to strangle.
- It was all we could do to keep up on our laden-down mountain bikes as he blazed a trail and made pleasant conversation in return for which we replied with strained grunts and squeaks.
- After a couple more exchanges like this, my voice becoming increasingly strained, he finally picked up the vibe that he was unwanted.
- In the street the other day, I saw a couple of new arrivals in town who had the strained features of people who might have just descended the south face of Everest.
- Of course, her strained silence, paled skin, shaking hands and lowered eyes did not betray her feelings.
- Far from the strained looks clearly visible on Glasgow's streets, Edinburgh shoppers were casually sauntering, even finding time to indulge in the Christmas market.
- Several minutes of strained, nervous gazing about the room passed.
- The scientific controversy is beyond me, but I can recognize the fixed stare, the strained voice-throb and the rigid jaw of a madman at a hundred paces.
- Her voice was strained and sad, shivered like an autumn leaf trembling in the wind.
- Meanwhile in Toronto, the mayor, with a strained voice, explains to irate restaurant owners why they're being double billed for garbage pickup.
- Here, for all her delicacy of phrasing, Arleen Augér's tones have a slightly strained quality, as though the work lies at the edge of her voice.
- Alex's voice held a strained edge, sounding as if it would break any minute.
- Before she can shake her head in strained resignation, Rhett Remiel steps up next to the table.
Synonyms
drawn, careworn, worn, pinched, tired, exhausted, weary, fatigued, drained
haggard, hollow-cheeked
1. 1.1 Not relaxed or comfortable; tense or uneasy.
  （气氛，形势，关系）紧张的，不宽松的
  there was a strained silence
  有一种气氛紧张的沉默。
  relations between the two countries were strained
  两个国家的关系很紧张。
  Example sentencesExamples
  There was an awkward and strained silence between them for a moment, but it was broken by a familiar female voice.
  After about a moment of strained silence he finally answered.
  He rarely stepped into the house and only for lunch, which was usually eaten quickly in strained silence.
  He was saved from the strained silence when she let out a victorious cry as the last splinter was caught between the tweezers.
  There was a strained silence for a while and then in the distance there was a clap of thunder.
  The front door opened, interrupting the strained silence.
  I know that generally strained and stilted conversations can't really be described as compelling, but this was a unique situation.
  Henderson was smiling gently, but since her eyes were on the flickering candles, I couldn't tell if she sensed the strained silence.
  We sat in a strained silence, our ears trained on any noise that was out of the ordinary.
  The strained silence had said more than they each ever could.
  We sat in silence for several strained minutes, feeling awkward in one another's presence.
  The strained silence between them was making her self-conscious.
  The strained friendship has made for some awkward moments on the stand.
  There would be a few minutes of strained silence as we were handed over from one parent to the other, all under the watchful eye of my aunt.
  There was a strained silence and when Helen spoke again, her voice suddenly lacked its formerly friendly tone.
  The strained, tense atmosphere made the house extremely uncomfortable.
  He cried as he told me how she was alienating him from his children and how their previously fun times together were now strained and difficult.
  Not a cheerful and easy class, not bubbling with the energy of youth, but heavy with the strained silence of fear!
  The elevator ride seemed endless, full of strained silence and uneasy sideways glances.
  The meetings between her parents were strained and uncomfortable.
  Synonyms
  awkward, tense, uneasy, uncomfortable, fraught, edgy, difficult, troubled, embarrassed, unrelaxed, stilted
2. 1.2 Produced by deliberate effort rather than spontaneously; artificial or forced.
  （外表，表现）强装的，不自然的
  she gave a strained laugh
  Example sentencesExamples
  She hadn't seen Kenta much, but when she had in the last week he had been smiling nervously and in a strained manner.
  Amy's mother gave Mrs. Kung a strained smile and nodded politely.
  It's a moderately fun party, spiced with bitchy gossip, confrontations that loom on the threshold of unpleasant and moments of strained intimacy.
  People spoke in strained voices; laughed too long over old jokes.
  Speaking of seeing through each other's eyes, I saw through his, as he swallowed hard and gave me a strained smile.
  Darcy corrected him, still trying hard to keep the strained smile on her face, though evidently not trying hard enough, because it slipped at the corners when she spoke.
  In New York, this is tantamount to forking the maître d' in the eye, yet it is accepted with a strained smile as we are shown to our booth, the reservation intact.
  Sam smiled a bit as the rest offered their own strained smiles and laughs to his amusing but rather frighteningly honest statement.
  Perhaps the tension of the situation explained his strained look as the public gallery in Dublin Castle dissolved into laughter.
  My jaw dropped and a strained laugh escaped my throat.
  Sheldon just looked at him and smiled a small strained smile.
  She nervously giggled but gave him a strained look craving an answer to her question.
  There was a strained smile on her face as she glanced at him.
  She doesn't look any different and she's actually wearing a rather strained smile.
  Marcus didn't further agitate the strained conversation.
  It was a strained, half-hearted laugh of a guilty prisoner, whose friend had just made a joke about the death sentence.
  ‘It's not every day something like that happens,’ he said with a rather strained smile.
  Favian seemed to find nothing wrong with Hakkana's strained smile.
  ‘I wish I could be of more help,’ Lucinda said with a slightly strained smile.
  ‘Oh yes,’ I said with a small, strained smile, trying to cover up my moment of confusion.
  Synonyms
  forced, constrained, laboured, wooden, stiff, self-conscious, hollow, unnatural
  artificial, insincere, false, affected, put-on
3. 1.3 Far-fetched; laboured.
  my example may seem a little strained
  我的例子看起来有点牵强附会和不自然。
  Example sentencesExamples
  His strained effort to explain away the photographs is fascinating.
  The second part strikes me as strained and unpersuasive.
  The dialogue and the acting are strained and unconvincing, and far too complacent considering the events under consideration.
  It is to be hoped, to pursue Latham's own somewhat strained imagery, that he understands that it was just one rung on the ladder, and one on which he cannot always rely in the future.
  Rodriguez's strained effort to link the book to the events of September 11 is hard to read.
  But here the strained and unconvincing resolution arrives posthaste.
  It seems to me that this is quite a strained argument for the constitution amounting to an ‘illegal coup’.
  Synonyms
  unbelievable, beyond belief, hard to believe, scarcely credible, unconvincing, far-fetched, laboured, implausible, improbable, highly unlikely, not in the least likely, questionable, dubious, doubtful, inconceivable, unthinkable, unimaginable, impossible, astonishing, astounding, breathtaking, staggering, absurd, preposterous, phenomenal, extraordinary
2(of a limb or muscle) injured by overexertion or twisting.
（四肢或肌肉）损伤的；扭伤的
Example sentencesExamples
- Keane is suffering a strained hamstring and realistically should be back in a fortnight, but at his age, with his level of wear and tear, the absences are only going to get longer and more frequent.
- Barlow has been bothered by a strained quadriceps muscle, which he hurt in the preseason and re-aggravated recently.
- Scarcely less bizarre was the performance of Dwayne Smith, disgracefully absent the previous day, but who now came in and defied doctor's instructions to nurse his strained side.
- I awoke to the sharp feeling of a bruised head and strained muscles.
- The words were as therapeutic as his strong hand against her tense strained shoulder.
- Most often, low back pain is caused by a stretched or strained muscle.
- Nanofilaments might circulate to strained muscle groups, forming chains and pulleys of super-strong protein.
- Bob Sura had the edge, but he has been hampered by a strained right calf.
- He had been troubled with the strained ligament problem for a few weeks prior to the match against the Spaniards and hadn't been training 100 per cent.
- His 2001 season ended early because of a strained muscle in his left side.
- It was Carter's second game back after missing 10 games with a strained quadriceps muscle in his left knee.
- For example, don't stretch strained muscles unless under a therapist's direction - you could cause further harm.
- Clemens began the game tentatively thanks to a strained leg muscle suffered in his last start.
- Meanwhile, quarterback Mark Brunell was a spectator again during practice because of a strained hamstring.
- G Brandin Knight showed no signs that his strained right quadriceps was bothering him.
- He starts to massage his strained muscles and vocal cords.
- He was also studying medicine alongside teaching music, and had many pupils with problems like tendonitis or strained muscles.
- Just be sure that the root of your pain is nothing more serious than a strained muscle.
- In case you end up with an exercise-induced strained muscle or two, have a few of these natural alternatives handy.
- Tension disappears, as do strained necks, hunched shoulders, and unnecessary work.
3(of a mainly liquid substance) having been strained to separate out any solid matter.
（主要是液体的物质）滤过的
Example sentencesExamples
- Gourds were used to contain the strained juices for fermenting.
- Remove from the heat, whisk in the clarified butter, and add this to the strained cream sauce.
- Pour cooled sugar-water mixture into aging container and add strained blueberry liquid.
- A bowl of strained strawberry sauce was put out to dip them.
- Keep this strained wine in an air-tight container for another 22 days before use.
- Pour the strained mixture into the chilled glass, then layer with more crushed ice.
- Females were induced to oviposit using an artificial crepuscular lighting period and strained water from larval pans as an oviposition stimulus.
- Jelly preserves are like jam, but use strained fruit juice rather than fruit pulp.
- The strained juice ferments into an alcoholic beverage and is taken as a general tonic.
- Stirring constantly, cook for two to three minutes before gradually adding the strained milk.
- Add soy sauce, hoi sin and 150 ml of strained mushroom water, and toss well.
- Gradually add the strained liquid, gently using a whisk to incorporate until smooth.
- Remove from heat and add six litres of water and half a cup of strained lemon juice and stir well.
- Beat the eggs and egg yolks, then add the strained cream, cold or tepid, and sweeten to taste - but very mildly as the apricots will be sweet.
- Pour the strained liquid over the lamb shanks and serve.
- Return the strained liquid to the saucepan and reduce to a thick syrup.
- Pour the strained liquor into a sugar-rimmed martini glass and garnish with lemon peel.
- Add the strained liquid and the hot stock and cook for three minutes, whisking constantly.

Definition of strained in US English:

strained

adjectivestrāndstreɪnd

1(of a person) showing signs of tiredness or nervous tension.
疲惫的，疲劳的；神经紧张的
Jean's pale, strained face
琼苍白疲惫的脸色。
Example sentencesExamples
- The scientific controversy is beyond me, but I can recognize the fixed stare, the strained voice-throb and the rigid jaw of a madman at a hundred paces.
- After a couple more exchanges like this, my voice becoming increasingly strained, he finally picked up the vibe that he was unwanted.
- Here, for all her delicacy of phrasing, Arleen Augér's tones have a slightly strained quality, as though the work lies at the edge of her voice.
- Meanwhile in Toronto, the mayor, with a strained voice, explains to irate restaurant owners why they're being double billed for garbage pickup.
- Before she can shake her head in strained resignation, Rhett Remiel steps up next to the table.
- Alex's voice held a strained edge, sounding as if it would break any minute.
- Her voice was strained and sad, shivered like an autumn leaf trembling in the wind.
- Jamie growled to himself and lifted his hands in a tense strained pose, ready to strangle.
- But once the pallbearers had executed their duties perfectly in the full gaze of the nation, their strained faces were clearly shown to be glistening with beads of perspiration.
- Of course, her strained silence, paled skin, shaking hands and lowered eyes did not betray her feelings.
- It was all we could do to keep up on our laden-down mountain bikes as he blazed a trail and made pleasant conversation in return for which we replied with strained grunts and squeaks.
- In the street the other day, I saw a couple of new arrivals in town who had the strained features of people who might have just descended the south face of Everest.
- Several minutes of strained, nervous gazing about the room passed.
- Far from the strained looks clearly visible on Glasgow's streets, Edinburgh shoppers were casually sauntering, even finding time to indulge in the Christmas market.
Synonyms
drawn, careworn, worn, pinched, tired, exhausted, weary, fatigued, drained
1. 1.1 (of an atmosphere, situation, or relationship) not relaxed or comfortable; tense or uneasy.
  there was a strained silence
  有一种气氛紧张的沉默。
  relations between the two countries were strained
  两个国家的关系很紧张。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Not a cheerful and easy class, not bubbling with the energy of youth, but heavy with the strained silence of fear!
  We sat in a strained silence, our ears trained on any noise that was out of the ordinary.
  The front door opened, interrupting the strained silence.
  There was an awkward and strained silence between them for a moment, but it was broken by a familiar female voice.
  He rarely stepped into the house and only for lunch, which was usually eaten quickly in strained silence.
  Henderson was smiling gently, but since her eyes were on the flickering candles, I couldn't tell if she sensed the strained silence.
  He cried as he told me how she was alienating him from his children and how their previously fun times together were now strained and difficult.
  There was a strained silence and when Helen spoke again, her voice suddenly lacked its formerly friendly tone.
  The strained friendship has made for some awkward moments on the stand.
  We sat in silence for several strained minutes, feeling awkward in one another's presence.
  He was saved from the strained silence when she let out a victorious cry as the last splinter was caught between the tweezers.
  I know that generally strained and stilted conversations can't really be described as compelling, but this was a unique situation.
  The meetings between her parents were strained and uncomfortable.
  The strained silence had said more than they each ever could.
  After about a moment of strained silence he finally answered.
  The strained silence between them was making her self-conscious.
  There would be a few minutes of strained silence as we were handed over from one parent to the other, all under the watchful eye of my aunt.
  There was a strained silence for a while and then in the distance there was a clap of thunder.
  The strained, tense atmosphere made the house extremely uncomfortable.
  The elevator ride seemed endless, full of strained silence and uneasy sideways glances.
  Synonyms
  awkward, tense, uneasy, uncomfortable, fraught, edgy, difficult, troubled, embarrassed, unrelaxed, stilted
2. 1.2 (of an appearance or performance) produced by deliberate effort rather than natural impulse; artificial or forced.
  （外表，表现）强装的，不自然的
  I put on my strained smile for the next customer
  我强颜欢笑来招呼下一个顾客。
  Example sentencesExamples
  It was a strained, half-hearted laugh of a guilty prisoner, whose friend had just made a joke about the death sentence.
  Amy's mother gave Mrs. Kung a strained smile and nodded politely.
  Speaking of seeing through each other's eyes, I saw through his, as he swallowed hard and gave me a strained smile.
  She nervously giggled but gave him a strained look craving an answer to her question.
  ‘Oh yes,’ I said with a small, strained smile, trying to cover up my moment of confusion.
  ‘It's not every day something like that happens,’ he said with a rather strained smile.
  Favian seemed to find nothing wrong with Hakkana's strained smile.
  In New York, this is tantamount to forking the maître d' in the eye, yet it is accepted with a strained smile as we are shown to our booth, the reservation intact.
  Marcus didn't further agitate the strained conversation.
  There was a strained smile on her face as she glanced at him.
  ‘I wish I could be of more help,’ Lucinda said with a slightly strained smile.
  Perhaps the tension of the situation explained his strained look as the public gallery in Dublin Castle dissolved into laughter.
  It's a moderately fun party, spiced with bitchy gossip, confrontations that loom on the threshold of unpleasant and moments of strained intimacy.
  She hadn't seen Kenta much, but when she had in the last week he had been smiling nervously and in a strained manner.
  Sam smiled a bit as the rest offered their own strained smiles and laughs to his amusing but rather frighteningly honest statement.
  Darcy corrected him, still trying hard to keep the strained smile on her face, though evidently not trying hard enough, because it slipped at the corners when she spoke.
  My jaw dropped and a strained laugh escaped my throat.
  People spoke in strained voices; laughed too long over old jokes.
  Sheldon just looked at him and smiled a small strained smile.
  She doesn't look any different and she's actually wearing a rather strained smile.
  Synonyms
  forced, constrained, laboured, wooden, stiff, self-conscious, hollow, unnatural
3. 1.3 (of a statement or representation) labored or far-fetched.
  （陈述，表述）牵强附会的
  my example may seem a little strained and artificial
  我的例子看起来有点牵强附会和不自然。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The second part strikes me as strained and unpersuasive.
  Rodriguez's strained effort to link the book to the events of September 11 is hard to read.
  It seems to me that this is quite a strained argument for the constitution amounting to an ‘illegal coup’.
  His strained effort to explain away the photographs is fascinating.
  It is to be hoped, to pursue Latham's own somewhat strained imagery, that he understands that it was just one rung on the ladder, and one on which he cannot always rely in the future.
  But here the strained and unconvincing resolution arrives posthaste.
  The dialogue and the acting are strained and unconvincing, and far too complacent considering the events under consideration.
  Synonyms
  unbelievable, beyond belief, hard to believe, scarcely credible, unconvincing, far-fetched, laboured, implausible, improbable, highly unlikely, not in the least likely, questionable, dubious, doubtful, inconceivable, unthinkable, unimaginable, impossible, astonishing, astounding, breathtaking, staggering, absurd, preposterous, phenomenal, extraordinary
2(of a limb or muscle) injured by overexertion or twisting.
（四肢或肌肉）损伤的；扭伤的
Example sentencesExamples
- Barlow has been bothered by a strained quadriceps muscle, which he hurt in the preseason and re-aggravated recently.
- He starts to massage his strained muscles and vocal cords.
- Tension disappears, as do strained necks, hunched shoulders, and unnecessary work.
- Keane is suffering a strained hamstring and realistically should be back in a fortnight, but at his age, with his level of wear and tear, the absences are only going to get longer and more frequent.
- For example, don't stretch strained muscles unless under a therapist's direction - you could cause further harm.
- He was also studying medicine alongside teaching music, and had many pupils with problems like tendonitis or strained muscles.
- Nanofilaments might circulate to strained muscle groups, forming chains and pulleys of super-strong protein.
- I awoke to the sharp feeling of a bruised head and strained muscles.
- Most often, low back pain is caused by a stretched or strained muscle.
- Clemens began the game tentatively thanks to a strained leg muscle suffered in his last start.
- Meanwhile, quarterback Mark Brunell was a spectator again during practice because of a strained hamstring.
- He had been troubled with the strained ligament problem for a few weeks prior to the match against the Spaniards and hadn't been training 100 per cent.
- His 2001 season ended early because of a strained muscle in his left side.
- G Brandin Knight showed no signs that his strained right quadriceps was bothering him.
- Scarcely less bizarre was the performance of Dwayne Smith, disgracefully absent the previous day, but who now came in and defied doctor's instructions to nurse his strained side.
- Bob Sura had the edge, but he has been hampered by a strained right calf.
- In case you end up with an exercise-induced strained muscle or two, have a few of these natural alternatives handy.
- The words were as therapeutic as his strong hand against her tense strained shoulder.
- Just be sure that the root of your pain is nothing more serious than a strained muscle.
- It was Carter's second game back after missing 10 games with a strained quadriceps muscle in his left knee.
3(of a mainly liquid substance) having been strained to separate out any solid matter.
（主要是液体的物质）滤过的
Example sentencesExamples
- Pour the strained liquor into a sugar-rimmed martini glass and garnish with lemon peel.
- Beat the eggs and egg yolks, then add the strained cream, cold or tepid, and sweeten to taste - but very mildly as the apricots will be sweet.
- Gourds were used to contain the strained juices for fermenting.
- Females were induced to oviposit using an artificial crepuscular lighting period and strained water from larval pans as an oviposition stimulus.
- Jelly preserves are like jam, but use strained fruit juice rather than fruit pulp.
- Stirring constantly, cook for two to three minutes before gradually adding the strained milk.
- Remove from heat and add six litres of water and half a cup of strained lemon juice and stir well.
- Pour the strained liquid over the lamb shanks and serve.
- Pour cooled sugar-water mixture into aging container and add strained blueberry liquid.
- A bowl of strained strawberry sauce was put out to dip them.
- Add soy sauce, hoi sin and 150 ml of strained mushroom water, and toss well.
- Keep this strained wine in an air-tight container for another 22 days before use.
- Return the strained liquid to the saucepan and reduce to a thick syrup.
- Pour the strained mixture into the chilled glass, then layer with more crushed ice.
- Remove from the heat, whisk in the clarified butter, and add this to the strained cream sauce.
- Add the strained liquid and the hot stock and cook for three minutes, whisking constantly.
- Gradually add the strained liquid, gently using a whisk to incorporate until smooth.
- The strained juice ferments into an alcoholic beverage and is taken as a general tonic.

单词	strained
释义	Definition of strained in English: strained adjective streɪndstreɪnd 1Showing signs of nervous tension or tiredness. 疲惫的，疲劳的；神经紧张的 Jean's pale, strained face 琼苍白疲惫的脸色。 Example sentencesExamples But once the pallbearers had executed their duties perfectly in the full gaze of the nation, their strained faces were clearly shown to be glistening with beads of perspiration. Jamie growled to himself and lifted his hands in a tense strained pose, ready to strangle. It was all we could do to keep up on our laden-down mountain bikes as he blazed a trail and made pleasant conversation in return for which we replied with strained grunts and squeaks. After a couple more exchanges like this, my voice becoming increasingly strained, he finally picked up the vibe that he was unwanted. In the street the other day, I saw a couple of new arrivals in town who had the strained features of people who might have just descended the south face of Everest. Of course, her strained silence, paled skin, shaking hands and lowered eyes did not betray her feelings. Far from the strained looks clearly visible on Glasgow's streets, Edinburgh shoppers were casually sauntering, even finding time to indulge in the Christmas market. Several minutes of strained, nervous gazing about the room passed. The scientific controversy is beyond me, but I can recognize the fixed stare, the strained voice-throb and the rigid jaw of a madman at a hundred paces. Her voice was strained and sad, shivered like an autumn leaf trembling in the wind. Meanwhile in Toronto, the mayor, with a strained voice, explains to irate restaurant owners why they're being double billed for garbage pickup. Here, for all her delicacy of phrasing, Arleen Augér's tones have a slightly strained quality, as though the work lies at the edge of her voice. Alex's voice held a strained edge, sounding as if it would break any minute. Before she can shake her head in strained resignation, Rhett Remiel steps up next to the table. Synonyms drawn, careworn, worn, pinched, tired, exhausted, weary, fatigued, drained haggard, hollow-cheeked 1.1 Not relaxed or comfortable; tense or uneasy. （气氛，形势，关系）紧张的，不宽松的 there was a strained silence 有一种气氛紧张的沉默。 relations between the two countries were strained 两个国家的关系很紧张。 Example sentencesExamples There was an awkward and strained silence between them for a moment, but it was broken by a familiar female voice. After about a moment of strained silence he finally answered. He rarely stepped into the house and only for lunch, which was usually eaten quickly in strained silence. He was saved from the strained silence when she let out a victorious cry as the last splinter was caught between the tweezers. There was a strained silence for a while and then in the distance there was a clap of thunder. The front door opened, interrupting the strained silence. I know that generally strained and stilted conversations can't really be described as compelling, but this was a unique situation. Henderson was smiling gently, but since her eyes were on the flickering candles, I couldn't tell if she sensed the strained silence. We sat in a strained silence, our ears trained on any noise that was out of the ordinary. The strained silence had said more than they each ever could. We sat in silence for several strained minutes, feeling awkward in one another's presence. The strained silence between them was making her self-conscious. The strained friendship has made for some awkward moments on the stand. There would be a few minutes of strained silence as we were handed over from one parent to the other, all under the watchful eye of my aunt. There was a strained silence and when Helen spoke again, her voice suddenly lacked its formerly friendly tone. The strained, tense atmosphere made the house extremely uncomfortable. He cried as he told me how she was alienating him from his children and how their previously fun times together were now strained and difficult. Not a cheerful and easy class, not bubbling with the energy of youth, but heavy with the strained silence of fear! The elevator ride seemed endless, full of strained silence and uneasy sideways glances. The meetings between her parents were strained and uncomfortable. Synonyms awkward, tense, uneasy, uncomfortable, fraught, edgy, difficult, troubled, embarrassed, unrelaxed, stilted 1.2 Produced by deliberate effort rather than spontaneously; artificial or forced. （外表，表现）强装的，不自然的 she gave a strained laugh Example sentencesExamples She hadn't seen Kenta much, but when she had in the last week he had been smiling nervously and in a strained manner. Amy's mother gave Mrs. Kung a strained smile and nodded politely. It's a moderately fun party, spiced with bitchy gossip, confrontations that loom on the threshold of unpleasant and moments of strained intimacy. People spoke in strained voices; laughed too long over old jokes. Speaking of seeing through each other's eyes, I saw through his, as he swallowed hard and gave me a strained smile. Darcy corrected him, still trying hard to keep the strained smile on her face, though evidently not trying hard enough, because it slipped at the corners when she spoke. In New York, this is tantamount to forking the maître d' in the eye, yet it is accepted with a strained smile as we are shown to our booth, the reservation intact. Sam smiled a bit as the rest offered their own strained smiles and laughs to his amusing but rather frighteningly honest statement. Perhaps the tension of the situation explained his strained look as the public gallery in Dublin Castle dissolved into laughter. My jaw dropped and a strained laugh escaped my throat. Sheldon just looked at him and smiled a small strained smile. She nervously giggled but gave him a strained look craving an answer to her question. There was a strained smile on her face as she glanced at him. She doesn't look any different and she's actually wearing a rather strained smile. Marcus didn't further agitate the strained conversation. It was a strained, half-hearted laugh of a guilty prisoner, whose friend had just made a joke about the death sentence. ‘It's not every day something like that happens,’ he said with a rather strained smile. Favian seemed to find nothing wrong with Hakkana's strained smile. ‘I wish I could be of more help,’ Lucinda said with a slightly strained smile. ‘Oh yes,’ I said with a small, strained smile, trying to cover up my moment of confusion. Synonyms forced, constrained, laboured, wooden, stiff, self-conscious, hollow, unnatural artificial, insincere, false, affected, put-on 1.3 Far-fetched; laboured. my example may seem a little strained 我的例子看起来有点牵强附会和不自然。 Example sentencesExamples His strained effort to explain away the photographs is fascinating. The second part strikes me as strained and unpersuasive. The dialogue and the acting are strained and unconvincing, and far too complacent considering the events under consideration. It is to be hoped, to pursue Latham's own somewhat strained imagery, that he understands that it was just one rung on the ladder, and one on which he cannot always rely in the future. Rodriguez's strained effort to link the book to the events of September 11 is hard to read. But here the strained and unconvincing resolution arrives posthaste. It seems to me that this is quite a strained argument for the constitution amounting to an ‘illegal coup’. Synonyms unbelievable, beyond belief, hard to believe, scarcely credible, unconvincing, far-fetched, laboured, implausible, improbable, highly unlikely, not in the least likely, questionable, dubious, doubtful, inconceivable, unthinkable, unimaginable, impossible, astonishing, astounding, breathtaking, staggering, absurd, preposterous, phenomenal, extraordinary 2(of a limb or muscle) injured by overexertion or twisting. （四肢或肌肉）损伤的；扭伤的 Example sentencesExamples Keane is suffering a strained hamstring and realistically should be back in a fortnight, but at his age, with his level of wear and tear, the absences are only going to get longer and more frequent. Barlow has been bothered by a strained quadriceps muscle, which he hurt in the preseason and re-aggravated recently. Scarcely less bizarre was the performance of Dwayne Smith, disgracefully absent the previous day, but who now came in and defied doctor's instructions to nurse his strained side. I awoke to the sharp feeling of a bruised head and strained muscles. The words were as therapeutic as his strong hand against her tense strained shoulder. Most often, low back pain is caused by a stretched or strained muscle. Nanofilaments might circulate to strained muscle groups, forming chains and pulleys of super-strong protein. Bob Sura had the edge, but he has been hampered by a strained right calf. He had been troubled with the strained ligament problem for a few weeks prior to the match against the Spaniards and hadn't been training 100 per cent. His 2001 season ended early because of a strained muscle in his left side. It was Carter's second game back after missing 10 games with a strained quadriceps muscle in his left knee. For example, don't stretch strained muscles unless under a therapist's direction - you could cause further harm. Clemens began the game tentatively thanks to a strained leg muscle suffered in his last start. Meanwhile, quarterback Mark Brunell was a spectator again during practice because of a strained hamstring. G Brandin Knight showed no signs that his strained right quadriceps was bothering him. He starts to massage his strained muscles and vocal cords. He was also studying medicine alongside teaching music, and had many pupils with problems like tendonitis or strained muscles. Just be sure that the root of your pain is nothing more serious than a strained muscle. In case you end up with an exercise-induced strained muscle or two, have a few of these natural alternatives handy. Tension disappears, as do strained necks, hunched shoulders, and unnecessary work. 3(of a mainly liquid substance) having been strained to separate out any solid matter. （主要是液体的物质）滤过的 Example sentencesExamples Gourds were used to contain the strained juices for fermenting. Remove from the heat, whisk in the clarified butter, and add this to the strained cream sauce. Pour cooled sugar-water mixture into aging container and add strained blueberry liquid. A bowl of strained strawberry sauce was put out to dip them. Keep this strained wine in an air-tight container for another 22 days before use. Pour the strained mixture into the chilled glass, then layer with more crushed ice. Females were induced to oviposit using an artificial crepuscular lighting period and strained water from larval pans as an oviposition stimulus. Jelly preserves are like jam, but use strained fruit juice rather than fruit pulp. The strained juice ferments into an alcoholic beverage and is taken as a general tonic. Stirring constantly, cook for two to three minutes before gradually adding the strained milk. Add soy sauce, hoi sin and 150 ml of strained mushroom water, and toss well. Gradually add the strained liquid, gently using a whisk to incorporate until smooth. Remove from heat and add six litres of water and half a cup of strained lemon juice and stir well. Beat the eggs and egg yolks, then add the strained cream, cold or tepid, and sweeten to taste - but very mildly as the apricots will be sweet. Pour the strained liquid over the lamb shanks and serve. Return the strained liquid to the saucepan and reduce to a thick syrup. Pour the strained liquor into a sugar-rimmed martini glass and garnish with lemon peel. Add the strained liquid and the hot stock and cook for three minutes, whisking constantly. Definition of strained in US English: strained adjectivestrāndstreɪnd 1(of a person) showing signs of tiredness or nervous tension. 疲惫的，疲劳的；神经紧张的 Jean's pale, strained face 琼苍白疲惫的脸色。 Example sentencesExamples The scientific controversy is beyond me, but I can recognize the fixed stare, the strained voice-throb and the rigid jaw of a madman at a hundred paces. After a couple more exchanges like this, my voice becoming increasingly strained, he finally picked up the vibe that he was unwanted. Here, for all her delicacy of phrasing, Arleen Augér's tones have a slightly strained quality, as though the work lies at the edge of her voice. Meanwhile in Toronto, the mayor, with a strained voice, explains to irate restaurant owners why they're being double billed for garbage pickup. Before she can shake her head in strained resignation, Rhett Remiel steps up next to the table. Alex's voice held a strained edge, sounding as if it would break any minute. Her voice was strained and sad, shivered like an autumn leaf trembling in the wind. Jamie growled to himself and lifted his hands in a tense strained pose, ready to strangle. But once the pallbearers had executed their duties perfectly in the full gaze of the nation, their strained faces were clearly shown to be glistening with beads of perspiration. Of course, her strained silence, paled skin, shaking hands and lowered eyes did not betray her feelings. It was all we could do to keep up on our laden-down mountain bikes as he blazed a trail and made pleasant conversation in return for which we replied with strained grunts and squeaks. In the street the other day, I saw a couple of new arrivals in town who had the strained features of people who might have just descended the south face of Everest. Several minutes of strained, nervous gazing about the room passed. Far from the strained looks clearly visible on Glasgow's streets, Edinburgh shoppers were casually sauntering, even finding time to indulge in the Christmas market. Synonyms drawn, careworn, worn, pinched, tired, exhausted, weary, fatigued, drained 1.1 (of an atmosphere, situation, or relationship) not relaxed or comfortable; tense or uneasy. there was a strained silence 有一种气氛紧张的沉默。 relations between the two countries were strained 两个国家的关系很紧张。 Example sentencesExamples Not a cheerful and easy class, not bubbling with the energy of youth, but heavy with the strained silence of fear! We sat in a strained silence, our ears trained on any noise that was out of the ordinary. The front door opened, interrupting the strained silence. There was an awkward and strained silence between them for a moment, but it was broken by a familiar female voice. He rarely stepped into the house and only for lunch, which was usually eaten quickly in strained silence. Henderson was smiling gently, but since her eyes were on the flickering candles, I couldn't tell if she sensed the strained silence. He cried as he told me how she was alienating him from his children and how their previously fun times together were now strained and difficult. There was a strained silence and when Helen spoke again, her voice suddenly lacked its formerly friendly tone. The strained friendship has made for some awkward moments on the stand. We sat in silence for several strained minutes, feeling awkward in one another's presence. He was saved from the strained silence when she let out a victorious cry as the last splinter was caught between the tweezers. I know that generally strained and stilted conversations can't really be described as compelling, but this was a unique situation. The meetings between her parents were strained and uncomfortable. The strained silence had said more than they each ever could. After about a moment of strained silence he finally answered. The strained silence between them was making her self-conscious. There would be a few minutes of strained silence as we were handed over from one parent to the other, all under the watchful eye of my aunt. There was a strained silence for a while and then in the distance there was a clap of thunder. The strained, tense atmosphere made the house extremely uncomfortable. The elevator ride seemed endless, full of strained silence and uneasy sideways glances. Synonyms awkward, tense, uneasy, uncomfortable, fraught, edgy, difficult, troubled, embarrassed, unrelaxed, stilted 1.2 (of an appearance or performance) produced by deliberate effort rather than natural impulse; artificial or forced. （外表，表现）强装的，不自然的 I put on my strained smile for the next customer 我强颜欢笑来招呼下一个顾客。 Example sentencesExamples It was a strained, half-hearted laugh of a guilty prisoner, whose friend had just made a joke about the death sentence. Amy's mother gave Mrs. Kung a strained smile and nodded politely. Speaking of seeing through each other's eyes, I saw through his, as he swallowed hard and gave me a strained smile. She nervously giggled but gave him a strained look craving an answer to her question. ‘Oh yes,’ I said with a small, strained smile, trying to cover up my moment of confusion. ‘It's not every day something like that happens,’ he said with a rather strained smile. Favian seemed to find nothing wrong with Hakkana's strained smile. In New York, this is tantamount to forking the maître d' in the eye, yet it is accepted with a strained smile as we are shown to our booth, the reservation intact. Marcus didn't further agitate the strained conversation. There was a strained smile on her face as she glanced at him. ‘I wish I could be of more help,’ Lucinda said with a slightly strained smile. Perhaps the tension of the situation explained his strained look as the public gallery in Dublin Castle dissolved into laughter. It's a moderately fun party, spiced with bitchy gossip, confrontations that loom on the threshold of unpleasant and moments of strained intimacy. She hadn't seen Kenta much, but when she had in the last week he had been smiling nervously and in a strained manner. Sam smiled a bit as the rest offered their own strained smiles and laughs to his amusing but rather frighteningly honest statement. Darcy corrected him, still trying hard to keep the strained smile on her face, though evidently not trying hard enough, because it slipped at the corners when she spoke. My jaw dropped and a strained laugh escaped my throat. People spoke in strained voices; laughed too long over old jokes. Sheldon just looked at him and smiled a small strained smile. She doesn't look any different and she's actually wearing a rather strained smile. Synonyms forced, constrained, laboured, wooden, stiff, self-conscious, hollow, unnatural 1.3 (of a statement or representation) labored or far-fetched. （陈述，表述）牵强附会的 my example may seem a little strained and artificial 我的例子看起来有点牵强附会和不自然。 Example sentencesExamples The second part strikes me as strained and unpersuasive. Rodriguez's strained effort to link the book to the events of September 11 is hard to read. It seems to me that this is quite a strained argument for the constitution amounting to an ‘illegal coup’. His strained effort to explain away the photographs is fascinating. It is to be hoped, to pursue Latham's own somewhat strained imagery, that he understands that it was just one rung on the ladder, and one on which he cannot always rely in the future. But here the strained and unconvincing resolution arrives posthaste. The dialogue and the acting are strained and unconvincing, and far too complacent considering the events under consideration. Synonyms unbelievable, beyond belief, hard to believe, scarcely credible, unconvincing, far-fetched, laboured, implausible, improbable, highly unlikely, not in the least likely, questionable, dubious, doubtful, inconceivable, unthinkable, unimaginable, impossible, astonishing, astounding, breathtaking, staggering, absurd, preposterous, phenomenal, extraordinary 2(of a limb or muscle) injured by overexertion or twisting. （四肢或肌肉）损伤的；扭伤的 Example sentencesExamples Barlow has been bothered by a strained quadriceps muscle, which he hurt in the preseason and re-aggravated recently. He starts to massage his strained muscles and vocal cords. Tension disappears, as do strained necks, hunched shoulders, and unnecessary work. Keane is suffering a strained hamstring and realistically should be back in a fortnight, but at his age, with his level of wear and tear, the absences are only going to get longer and more frequent. For example, don't stretch strained muscles unless under a therapist's direction - you could cause further harm. He was also studying medicine alongside teaching music, and had many pupils with problems like tendonitis or strained muscles. Nanofilaments might circulate to strained muscle groups, forming chains and pulleys of super-strong protein. I awoke to the sharp feeling of a bruised head and strained muscles. Most often, low back pain is caused by a stretched or strained muscle. Clemens began the game tentatively thanks to a strained leg muscle suffered in his last start. Meanwhile, quarterback Mark Brunell was a spectator again during practice because of a strained hamstring. He had been troubled with the strained ligament problem for a few weeks prior to the match against the Spaniards and hadn't been training 100 per cent. His 2001 season ended early because of a strained muscle in his left side. G Brandin Knight showed no signs that his strained right quadriceps was bothering him. Scarcely less bizarre was the performance of Dwayne Smith, disgracefully absent the previous day, but who now came in and defied doctor's instructions to nurse his strained side. Bob Sura had the edge, but he has been hampered by a strained right calf. In case you end up with an exercise-induced strained muscle or two, have a few of these natural alternatives handy. The words were as therapeutic as his strong hand against her tense strained shoulder. Just be sure that the root of your pain is nothing more serious than a strained muscle. It was Carter's second game back after missing 10 games with a strained quadriceps muscle in his left knee. 3(of a mainly liquid substance) having been strained to separate out any solid matter. （主要是液体的物质）滤过的 Example sentencesExamples Pour the strained liquor into a sugar-rimmed martini glass and garnish with lemon peel. Beat the eggs and egg yolks, then add the strained cream, cold or tepid, and sweeten to taste - but very mildly as the apricots will be sweet. Gourds were used to contain the strained juices for fermenting. Females were induced to oviposit using an artificial crepuscular lighting period and strained water from larval pans as an oviposition stimulus. Jelly preserves are like jam, but use strained fruit juice rather than fruit pulp. Stirring constantly, cook for two to three minutes before gradually adding the strained milk. Remove from heat and add six litres of water and half a cup of strained lemon juice and stir well. Pour the strained liquid over the lamb shanks and serve. Pour cooled sugar-water mixture into aging container and add strained blueberry liquid. A bowl of strained strawberry sauce was put out to dip them. Add soy sauce, hoi sin and 150 ml of strained mushroom water, and toss well. Keep this strained wine in an air-tight container for another 22 days before use. Return the strained liquid to the saucepan and reduce to a thick syrup. Pour the strained mixture into the chilled glass, then layer with more crushed ice. Remove from the heat, whisk in the clarified butter, and add this to the strained cream sauce. Add the strained liquid and the hot stock and cook for three minutes, whisking constantly. Gradually add the strained liquid, gently using a whisk to incorporate until smooth. The strained juice ferments into an alcoholic beverage and is taken as a general tonic.
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