constraint

US /kənˈstreɪnt/
UK /kənˈstreɪnt/
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1.

限制, 约束

a limitation or restriction

:
Budgetary constraints forced them to scale back the project.
预算限制迫使他们缩减项目。
Time constraints make it difficult to complete all tasks.
时间限制使得完成所有任务变得困难。
2.

拘束, 压抑

compulsion or coercion; repression of feelings

:
He spoke with a certain constraint, avoiding eye contact.
他带着某种拘束说话,避免眼神交流。
Her polite smile hid a feeling of deep constraint.
她礼貌的微笑掩盖了内心深处的拘束感。