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shrinking

UK //ˈʃrɪŋkɪŋ//US //ˈʃrɪŋkɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'shrinken',意为'收缩'或'退缩',与古英语 'scrincan' 相关。

adjective

❶ 形容某物正在变小或减少,通常指尺寸、数量或范围的缩小。

“The shrinking ice caps are a sign of global warming.”

(正在缩小的冰盖是全球变暖的标志。)

“She noticed her sweater was shrinking after washing it in hot water.”

(她发现毛衣用热水洗后正在缩水。)

同义词:diminishing, contracting, declining

noun

❶ 指缩小的过程或状态,通常用于描述物理或抽象事物的减少。

“The shrinking of the fabric made the dress too tight.”

(布料缩水导致裙子变得太紧。)

“The shrinking of the budget forced the team to cut costs.”

(预算的缩减迫使团队削减开支。)

同义词:reduction, decrease, contraction

常见短语

shrinking violet — 形容害羞或内向的人,通常指那些不愿意引人注目的人。

“She's no shrinking violet when it comes to public speaking.”

(在公开演讲方面,她可不是个害羞的人。)