constraint
n
1 [U] con-straining or being constrained 約束; 強(qiáng)制
act under constraint, ie because one is forced to do so 受逼迫而行動.
2 [C] ~ (on sth) thing that limits or restricts 限制性或約束性的事物
There are no constraints on your choice of subject for the essay, ie You can choose whatever subject you like. 文章內(nèi)容不拘, 你可任選.
3 [U] (fml 文) strained manner; unwillingness to be friendly; uneasiness 不自然的態(tài)度; 假情假意; 拘束感
I was aware of a certain constraint on their part when they were in my presence. 我覺察到我在時他們有些拘束.
?? 擴(kuò)展釋義
*[k?n'streint]n. 強(qiáng)制, 約束【計】 約束相關(guān)詞組: feel constraint in sb's presence