constrain

US /kənˈstreɪn/
UK /kənˈstreɪn/
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1.

约束, 限制, 束缚

to severely restrict the scope, extent, or activity of

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Budget limitations constrained the project's ambitions.
预算限制制约了项目的雄心。
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He felt constrained by the strict rules.
他感到受到严格规则的束缚。
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2.

强迫, 迫使, 强制

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

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He felt constrained to apologize for his rude behavior.
他感到不得不为自己的粗鲁行为道歉。
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Circumstances constrained him to accept the offer.
情况迫使他接受了提议。
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