| 单词 | constrained |
| 释义 | constrained (once / 902 pages) adj Something that's constrained is forced, unnatural and not very spontaneous — kind of like a linebacker trying to perform the ballet Swan Lake. Constrained contains the word strained for a reason. Mostly because anyone that's constrained is feeling a fair amount of strain because of it. In addition to referring to unnatural or uncharacteristic behavior, being constrained can also mean being held back or forced to do something you don't want to do. If your budget has taken a hit, for example, you may feel constrained financially. If you are on a diet, you may feel constrained by the Weight Watchers point system. WORD FAMILYconstrained: constrainedly, unconstrained+/constrain: constrained, constraining, constrains/unconstrained: unconstrainedly USAGE EXAMPLESThe reason was simple: He did not want his children constrained, he said, by lines laid down by others. New York Times(Dec 30, 2016) When everybody is at the zero lower bound and they’re all being constrained, there’s a negative feedback loop. New York Times(Dec 20, 2016) But for centuries that competition was constrained by some seemingly unbreakable rules. Seattle Times(Dec 19, 2016) adj lacking spontaneity; not natural a constrained smile Syn forced, strained affected, unnatural speaking or behaving in an artificial way to make an impression |
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