shrink

• Разговорное существительное, обозначающее психиатра или психотерапевта, часто используется неформально.

A colloquial noun referring to a psychiatrist or psychotherapist, often used informally.

1. Psychiatrist or psychologistB2slangamerican

   Informal term for a psychiatrist or psychotherapist.

   Психиатр

   • She decided to see a shrink about her anxiety.
   • He jokes about visiting the shrink every week.
   • My friend recommended a good shrink in the city.

   Synonymsanalystpsychiatristpsychologistpsychotherapisttherapist

• Глагол, обозначающий действие уменьшения в размере или количестве.

A verb used to indicate the act of becoming or making smaller in size or amount.

irregular verb

1. A2formal

   To become smaller in size or amount, often due to heat, cold, or pressure.

   Уменьшаться

   • The sweater shrank in the wash.
   • Ice shrinks when it melts.
   • The economy shrank during the recession.

   Synonymscompresscondensecontractdecreasedeflatediminishdwindlenarrowreducesubside

   Antonymsexpandgrowswell

2. Move back in fearB1informal

   To move away or recoil from something frightening or unpleasant.

   Отшатнуться от страха

   • She shrank back from the spider.
   • He shrank from the loud noise.
   • The child shrank behind his mother.

   Synonymsblenchcowerdraw backflinchquailrecoilwince

   Antonymsadvanceapproachconfrontface

3. Avoid or hesitateB2formal

   To avoid doing something difficult or unpleasant.

   Избегать

   • He shrinks from public speaking.
   • She never shrinks from a challenge.
   • They shrink from making tough decisions.

   Synonymsbalkcringedemurflinchhesitatequailrecoilwaver

   Antonymsconfrontembracefacetackle

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