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to constrain
01
强迫, 限制
to force someone to act in a certain way
Ditransitive: to constrain sb to do sth
Example
The scarcity of resources constrained the company to prioritize its investments carefully.
The rules of the game constrained the players to follow a specific strategy.
Social expectations constrained them to conform to traditional gender roles.
02
限制, 约束
to impose restrictions or limitations that narrow the range of possibilities or actions available
Transitive: to constrain sth
Example
Safety regulations constrained the design of the building, limiting architectural creativity.
Space limitations constrained the layout of the apartment, necessitating creative storage solutions.
Market conditions constrained the company 's ability to introduce new products.
03
限制, 约束
to restrict movement or actions through restraint or confinement
Transitive: to constrain sb/sth
Example
The handcuffs constrain his movements, preventing him from fleeing.
Yesterday, they constrained the prisoner in a straightjacket to prevent self-harm.
If he continues to misbehave, we will have to constrain him in a timeout chair.
例子
The scarcity of resources constrained the company to prioritize its investments carefully.
The rules of the game constrained the players to follow a specific strategy.
Social expectations constrained them to conform to traditional gender roles.
Financial limitations constrained us to choose the most cost-effective solution.
The tight deadline constrained the team to work late nights to complete the project on time.
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