straining
US /ˈstreɪnɪŋ/
UK /ˈstreɪnɪŋ/
动词
1.
努力, 费力
making a great effort to do something
示例:
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He was straining to lift the heavy box.
他正努力举起那个沉重的箱子。
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Her eyes were straining to see in the dim light.
她的眼睛在昏暗的光线下吃力地看着。
2.
拉伤, 扭伤
injuring a part of the body by overexertion
示例:
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He ended up straining his back while moving furniture.
他搬家具时拉伤了背部。
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Be careful not to strain your neck.
小心不要拉伤脖子。
形容词
紧张的, 费力的
causing tension or difficulty
示例:
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The relationship became increasingly straining.
这段关系变得越来越紧张。
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It was a very straining period for everyone involved.
这对所有相关人员来说都是一个非常紧张的时期。