strained
英[streɪnd] 美[streɪnd]
"a labored style of debating"
"her voice was strained as she asked the question"
"a constrained smile"
"forced heartiness"
"a strained smile"
"agonistic poses"
The strained good humour, the jest with dry lips, went on and on.
出自:G. GreeneShe sat pale and strained, her eyes cast down, saying nothing.
出自:M. FraynThe atmosphere..in Miss Fry's study was strained.
出自:V. Glendinning