constrain

US /kənˈstreɪn/
UK /kənˈstreɪn/
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1.

約束, 限制, 束縛

to severely restrict the scope, extent, or activity of

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Budget limitations constrained the project's ambitions.
預算限制制約了項目的雄心。
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He felt constrained by the strict rules.
他感到受到嚴格規則的束縛。
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2.

強迫, 迫使, 強制

to compel or force (someone) toward a particular course of action

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He felt constrained to apologize for his rude behavior.
他感到不得不為自己的粗魯行為道歉。
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Circumstances constrained him to accept the offer.
情況迫使他接受了提議。
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