strained

动词 strain:

1. to exert much effort or energy
   同义词：strive, reach, strain
2. test the limits of
   同义词：try, strain, stress
3. use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity
   同义词：strain, extend
4. separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements
   同义词：sift, sieve, strain
5. cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious
   同义词：tense, strain, tense up
6. become stretched or tense or taught
   同义词：strain, tense
7. remove by passing through a filter
   同义词：filter, filtrate, strain, separate out, filter out
8. rub through a strainer or process in an electric blender
   同义词：puree, strain
9. alter the shape of (something) by stress
   同义词：deform, distort, strain

形容词 strained:

1. lacking natural ease
   同义词：labored, laboured
2. under great stress
3. lacking spontaneity; not natural
   同义词：constrained, forced
4. struggling for effect
   同义词：agonistic

1. Professional jealousy had led to strained relations between the two men.
   工作中的相互嫉妒导致了这两人之间的紧张关系。
2. He strained every nerve to get the post, but was unsuccessful.
   他竭尽全力想得到那份工作，但是没有成功。
3. Struggling to achieve effect; strained and contrived.
   紧张的; 不自然的努力取得效果的; 紧张的，不自然的