Brooklyn Nine-Nine · 第 1 季
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strain

/strˈeɪn/B1

壓力 / 緊張關係 (n./v.)

這裡作名詞,指人際關係或情感上承受的「重壓」或「緊張狀態」。常用搭配有 `put a strain on...`(給……帶來壓力/負擔)。

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.