Professional jealousy had led to strained relations between the two men.
工作中的相互嫉妒导致了这两人之间的紧张关系。
He strained every nerve to get the post, but was unsuccessful.
他竭尽全力想得到那份工作，但是没有成功。
Struggling to achieve effect; strained and contrived.
紧张的；不自然的努力取得效果的；紧张的，不自然的
