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strain

/strˈeɪn/B1

压力 / 紧张关系 (n./v.)

这里作名词,指人际关系或情感上承受的「重压」或「紧张状态」。常用搭配有 `put a strain on...`(给……带来压力/负担)。

and the fallout from this bet has the potential
to put a strain on your professional relationship.
Only if I lose. I'm a terrible sport.