shrink
UK/ʃriŋk/US
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Definitions
v.
To become or make smaller; to draw back or flinch from something.
收缩，缩小；退缩，畏缩
n.
A psychiatrist or psychotherapist (informal); the act of shrinking.
心理医生（俚语）；收缩
Root Breakdown
Native Englishshrinkother
=shrink
Common Collocations
- 1.shrink from responsibility逃避责任
- 2.shrink in the wash洗后缩水
- 3.shrink back退缩，畏缩
- 4.shrink wrap收缩包装
Example Sentences
- 1.
The wool sweater shrank in the wash and no longer fits me.
- 2.
She shrank back in fear when the large dog barked at her.
- 3.
The company's market share has shrunk significantly over the past year.