The case severely strained relations between egypt and america .

这起案件导致埃及与美国之间的关系严重紧张化。

But his tenure was marked by domestic gridlock , strained relations with china and the us , and a string of corruption scandals .

不过，他任期内的特点是国内发展停滞，与美国和大陆紧张的关系，以及一系列贪腐丑闻。

Even before the recession , efforts to keep jobs at home were looking strained .

即便在此次衰退之前，把职位留在日本的努力看上去就已经勉强。

Our relations abroad were strained .

我们的对外关系变得紧张。

He asked , his voice uneven and strained .

他问道，他的声音开始不平静而紧张。