strain 1/streɪn/
vt., vi.1. 拉紧，扯紧They strained on the rope to pull the boat in.他们拉紧绳子以便使船靠岸。
2. 竭尽全力to strain one's eye竭尽全力看
3. 努力，奋力4. 损伤，损耗I strained my back when I lifted the box.我抬箱子的时候扭了背。
5. 紧抱，紧握She strained the boy to her bosom.她把孩子紧紧搂在怀里。
6. 滤There are tea leaves in my cup - you haven't strained the tea.我的杯子里有茶叶，你没有滤过茶。