constrain

动词

1. 1

   限制、约束、局限常用被动

   Our research was constrained by a very tight budget.

   我们的研究受到极为紧缩的预算限制。

2. 2

   迫使、强迫正式

   He felt constrained to apologize in front of everyone.

   他觉得自己不得不当著大家的面道歉。

3. 3

   抑制、克制、压抑

   She could barely constrain her anger during the meeting.

   开会时她几乎压抑不住怒气。