constraint /kənˈstreint/ n. ［u］&［c］1.强迫，强制；压抑；约束：act under/in constraint被逼着行动；by constraint勉强；强迫2.压制力；紧张感；拘谨：The servants showed constraint in queen’s presence仆人在王后面前显得局促不安。She spoke with constraint.她说话拘谨。