| 释义 |
put a strain on put a strain on (someone or something)To place an undue or overwhelming burden on someone's or something's resources or ability to cope. I know my brother's illness has really been putting a strain on our parents. The financial crisis placed a huge strain on the Department of Social Welfare in particular.See also: on, put, strainput a strain on someone or somethingto burden or overload someone or something. All this bad economic news puts a strain on everyone's nerves. The epidemic put a strain on the resources of the hospital.See also: on, put, strain |