Wordiyo

narrow

🇬🇧 UK/'nærәu/🇺🇸 US
NGSL 2kTOEFLB1

Definitions

adj.

Having a small width; limited in extent or scope; restrictive

狭窄的；有限的；狭隘的

v.

To become or make smaller in width or extent; to limit or restrict

（使）变窄；缩小；限制

n.

A narrow passage or strait connecting two bodies of water

狭窄水道，隘路

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
narrowother
=narrow

Common Collocations

  • 1.narrow escape九死一生
  • 2.narrow-minded心胸狭隘的

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The narrow street barely fit a single car passing between buildings.

  • 2.

    He had a narrow escape when the falling branch missed him by inches.

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