“拘束”常见的英文表达有 “restrained”、“self-conscious” 或 “constrained”,具体使用哪个词取决于语境:
1、 Restrained:侧重于描述行为或动作受到限制、约束,不能自由发挥。例如:
His movements were restrained by the tight suit.(他的动作被那件紧身套装所拘束。)
2、 Self-conscious:更多指因担心他人评价而表现出的不自在、拘谨。例如:
She felt self-conscious in front of the camera.(她在镜头前感到很拘束。)
3、 Constrained:与“restrained”意思相近,也表示受到限制或约束,但有时更强调外在因素造成的拘束感。例如:
His speech was constrained by the formal occasion.(他在正式场合下的讲话显得很拘束。)