绷 2

绷(繃) [běng] 动

1. ■ [口]

2. ■ （板着） show a long face:

绷着脸 have a taut face; pull a grim [long] face; look displeased;

他绷着脸不说话。 He kept a straight face and remained speechless.

3. ■ （勉强支撑） stifle one's temper; strain oneself:

绷不住 cannot contain one's temper any more;

绷住劲 strain one's muscles

另见 bēng; bèng。