constrain

動詞

1. 1

   限制、約束、局限常用被動

   Our research was constrained by a very tight budget.

   我們的研究受到極為緊縮的預算限制。

2. 2

   迫使、強迫正式

   He felt constrained to apologize in front of everyone.

   他覺得自己不得不當著大家的面道歉。

3. 3

   抑制、克制、壓抑

   She could barely constrain her anger during the meeting.

   開會時她幾乎壓抑不住怒氣。