shrunken

• Описывает что-то, что стало меньше или сжалось, часто из-за возраста, высыхания или усадки.

Describes something that has become smaller or contracted, often due to age, drying, or shrinking.

1. Lean and wrinkled from shrinkageB2formal

   Describes something that has become smaller, leaner, and wrinkled, often due to age, illness, or lack of moisture.

   Сморщенный и усохший

   • The old man's shrunken hands showed signs of arthritis.
   • The fruit had become shrunken and dry after weeks in the sun.
   • Her shrunken appearance was a result of the long illness.

   Synonymssereshriveledwitheredwizened

   Antonymsfullplump

2. Reduced in efficacy or vitalityC1formal

   Describes something that has lost its former power, effectiveness, or intensity.

   Ослабленный

   • The company's shrunken profits reflected the economic downturn.
   • His shrunken ambitions were a shadow of his former drive.
   • The once vibrant community now had a shrunken sense of spirit.

   Synonymsdepleteddiminisheddrainedfadedshriveledwaningweakened

   Antonymspotentrobustvital

• 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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