Meaning of strain in English
1. the process of stretching or pulling tightly, or the condition of being tightly stretched or pulled
Keep a strain on the rope.
2. the state of tension or exhaustion resulting from worry or overwork
the strain of grief[worry]
3. a problem or difficulty that uses up strength, patience or resources
The work was a great strain on him. ー For him, this work is a great burden.
4. the physical condition of a part of your body being inflexible and hard to bend by making it work too hard
5. an injury caused by sudden stretching or turning it too much; muscular strain
Treatment for strains and sprains is similar.
2. pull, push, or stretch something forcibly or tightly
They strained the wires in the fence.
3. injure a joint by sudden stretching or turning it too much