strain a point

• vi. 牵强附会(破例作出让步)

例句

用作不及物动词 (vi.)

1. That is true, and a small reason for optimism.
   这是事实，但作为乐观理由未免太牵强附会了。
2. The novel has a very contrived plot.
   这本小说有非常牵强附会的情节。