| |
|
| VERB FORMAL |
| |
|
| /kənˈstreɪn/ |
|
| |
| 1 | to limit someone’ s freedom to do what they want 限制；约束 |
| We are always constrained by our budget. 我们总是受到预算的约束。 |
| planning regulations that constrain development 限制发展的规划章程 |
| |
| 2 | usually passive to force someone to do something that they do not want to do 强迫；迫使 |
| feel constrained to do sth She should have kept quiet, but felt constrained to answer. 她本应保持沉默，但却感到必须回答。 |
|