constrain /kənˈstreɪn/ verb constrains; constrained; constraining
constrains; constrained; constraining
Learner's definition of CONSTRAIN
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: to limit or restrict (something or someone)限制；约束；束缚 -
She believes that too much instruction constrains [=limits] an artist's creativity.她认为，过多的教导会束缚艺术家的创造力。
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People with criminal backgrounds are legally constrained [=restricted] from working for some government agencies.法律禁止有犯罪前科的人供职于某些政府机构。
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often used as (be) constrained常用作(be) constrained 2
formal : to use pressure to force (someone) to do something强迫；强制；迫使—
usually used as (be) constrained通常用作(be) constrained