If someone's appearance, voice, or behaviour is strained, they seem worried and nervous. 紧张的
adjective [原级] 紧张的；勉强的；牵强附会的；滤过的
She looked a little pale and strained. 她看上去面色有点儿苍白，神情紧张。
verb [vt. 及物动词] 使紧张（动词 strain 的过去式和过去分词）
Relations between the two families are strained. 两家关系紧张。
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- She gave a strained laugh. 她勉强笑了一下。
- ...a period of strained relations between the mayor and his deputy. …这位市长和他的副手关系紧张的一段时期。