strained

1. ADJ If someone's appearance, voice, or behaviour is strained, they seem worried and nervous. 緊張的

She looked a little pale and strained. 她看上去麪色有點(diǎn)兒蒼白，神情緊張。

2. ADJ If relations between people are strained, those people do not like or trust each other. (關(guān)系) 緊張的

...a period of strained relations between the mayor and his deputy. …這位市長和他的副手關(guān)系緊張的一段時期。