strained
adj. 紧张的；勉强的；牵强附会的；滤过的
v. 使紧张（动词 strain 的过去式和过去分词）
例句
She gave a strained laugh.
她勉强笑了一下。
《牛津词典》
She looked a little pale and strained.
她看上去面色有点儿苍白，神情紧张。
《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
Relations between the two families are strained.
两家关系紧张。
