constrained

形容词

UK/kənˈstreɪnd/
US/kənˈstreɪnd/

定义 constrained 形容词

  1. Behavior that is described as constrained appears forced and unnatural.

    • She behaved in a very constrained manner at the formal event.

    • The actor's performance on stage appeared somewhat constrained.

    • Their actions were constrained due to the limitations of the environment.

片语 constrained 形容词

  • constrained to do something

    obliged to perform an action against one's volition

    Due to budget constraints, I was constrained to reduce the project's expenses.