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单词 constrain
释义

constrain ​‌

​verb transitive ​formal
UK /kənˈstreɪn/
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theyconstrain
he/she/itconstrains
present participleconstraining
past tenseconstrained
past participleconstrained
DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    to limit someone’s freedom to do what they want

    We are always constrained by our budget.

    planning regulations that constrain development

    Synonyms and related words
    To limit someone’s freedom to act
    limit
    tie down
    control
  2. 2
    ​usually passiveto force someone to do something that they do not want to do
    feel constrained to do something:

    She should have kept quiet, but felt constrained to answer.

    Synonyms and related words
    To nag or force someone to do something
    nag
    force
    compel

constrain

​verb transitive ​formal
US /kənˈstreɪn/
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theyconstrain
he/she/itconstrains
present participleconstraining
past tenseconstrained
past participleconstrained
DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    to limit someone’s freedom to do what they want

    We are always constrained by our budget.

    planning regulations that constrain development

    Synonyms and related words
    To limit someone’s freedom to act
    limit
    tie down
    control
  2. 2
    ​usually passiveto force someone to do something that they do not want to do
    feel constrained to do something:

    She should have kept quiet, but felt constrained to answer.

    Synonyms and related words
    To nag or force someone to do something
    shanghai
    nag
    force
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