constraint
n
1 [U] con-straining or being constrained 约束; 强制
act under constraint, ie because one is forced to do so 受逼迫而行动.
2 [C] ~ (on sth) thing that limits or restricts 限制性或约束性的事物
There are no constraints on your choice of subject for the essay, ie You can choose whatever subject you like. 文章内容不拘, 你可任选.
3 [U] (fml 文) strained manner; unwillingness to be friendly; uneasiness 不自然的态度; 假情假意; 拘束感
I was aware of a certain constraint on their part when they were in my presence. 我觉察到我在时他们有些拘束.
🔁 扩展释义
*[kәn'streint]n. 强制, 约束【计】 约束相关词组: feel constraint in sb's presence
That would be a waste of money. What's your opinion?
那就浪费钱了。你的意见呢?
Ask Mr. Wu if you can have some old boxes.
问问吴先生,你能否搞到一些旧箱子。
On our way home that night I looked down and saw that the necklace was not around my neck any more. I told Pierre. We rushed back to the palace and looked for it.We asked everyone there if they had found a necklace, but without luck. We couldn't find it;