compel or force (someone) towards a particular course of action
强迫;勉强
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[with obj. and infinitive]
children are constrained to work in the way the book dictates .孩子们被迫按照书上规定的方式做。
〈古〉 以强迫方式达成(某事)
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Calypso in her caves constrained his stay .卡吕普索强迫他留在她的洞穴中。
[usu. as adj.
(尤指因困窘)压抑,抑制;克制;拘束
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he was acting in a constrained manner .他表现得很拘束。
severely restrict the scope, extent, or activity of
限制;约束,束缚
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agricultural development is considerably constrained by climate .农业发展在相当程度上受气候限制。
〈诗/文〉 关押,禁闭,监禁。
"Middle English: from Old French