strained
adj
1 unnatural, forced and artificial; not easy or relaxed 不自然的; 勉強的; 造作的; 緊張的
astrained laugh 勉強的笑
strained relations, ie unpleasanttension between people, groups or countries 緊張的關系(人際、 團體或國家之間的).
2 overtired and anxious 過度疲勞和焦慮的; 心力交瘁的
She looked very strained when I last saw her. 我上次看見她時, 她顯得非常憔悴.