straining
US /ˈstreɪnɪŋ/
UK /ˈstreɪnɪŋ/
動詞
1.
努力, 費力
making a great effort to do something
範例:
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He was straining to lift the heavy box.
他正努力舉起那個沉重的箱子。
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Her eyes were straining to see in the dim light.
她的眼睛在昏暗的光線下吃力地看著。
2.
拉傷, 扭傷
injuring a part of the body by overexertion
範例:
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He ended up straining his back while moving furniture.
他搬家具時拉傷了背部。
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Be careful not to strain your neck.
小心不要拉傷脖子。
形容詞
緊張的, 費力的
causing tension or difficulty
範例:
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The relationship became increasingly straining.
這段關係變得越來越緊張。
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It was a very straining period for everyone involved.
這對所有相關人員來說都是一個非常緊張的時期。