constrain
意味: To severely restrict the scope, extent, or activity of something; to compel or force someone to act in a particular way against their will or preference.
Constrain implies limitation imposed by external forces — budgets, regulations, physical boundaries, or social norms. The noun 'constraint' is extremely common in business, engineering, and academic discourse. 'Constrained' as a past participle often means feeling inhibited or restricted. It differs from 'restrain' in that constrain emphasises limiting freedom of action, while restrain suggests physically holding back.
例文
- Public spending has been severely constrained by the government's austerity programme. 公共支出受到政府紧缩计划的严重限制。El gasto público se ha visto severamente restringido por el programa de austeridad del gobierno.公共支出は政府の緊縮プログラムによって大幅に制約された。공공 지출은 정부의 긴축 정책에 의해 심각하게 제약되었다.
- The architect felt constrained by the narrow dimensions of the plot. 建筑师感到受到了地块狭窄尺寸的制约。El arquitecto se sentía constreñido por las estrechas dimensiones de la parcela.その建築家は敷地の狭い寸法に制約を感じていた。그 건축가는 부지의 좁은 규모에 제약을 느꼈다.
- International sanctions constrain the regime's ability to trade freely on global markets. 国际制裁限制了该政权在全球市场上自由贸易的能力。Las sanciones internacionales restringen la capacidad del régimen para comerciar libremente en los mercados globales.国際制裁はその政権が世界市場で自由に貿易する能力を制限している。국제 제재는 해당 정권이 세계 시장에서 자유롭게 무역할 수 있는 능력을 제한하고 있다.
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使い方ガイド
場面: professional, academic, political
トーン: neutral
起源と歴史
From Latin constringere (to bind together, to compress), via Old French constraindre. The sense of compelling or limiting action emerged in the 14th century.
文化的背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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