constrict

• 动词，表示使某物变窄、收缩或变小的动作，通常通过挤压或压缩实现，也可引申为限制或约束。

A verb used to indicate the act of making something narrower, tighter, or smaller, often by squeezing or compressing.

1. Squeeze or compressB2formal

   To make something narrower or tighter by pressing or squeezing it.

   挤压或收缩

   • The snake constricts its prey to suffocate it.
   • The tight bandage constricted the blood flow to his arm.
   • The muscles in his throat constricted, making it hard to breathe.

   同义词compresscontractnarrowsqueezetighten

   反义词dilateexpandloosenrelaxrelease

2. Restrict or limitB2formal

   To limit or restrict something, such as freedom, movement, or growth.

   限制

   • The new regulations constrict the company's ability to expand.
   • Fear can constrict your ability to make rational decisions.
   • The narrow hallway constricted the flow of people.

   同义词checkconfineconstraincrampcurbhamperimpedeinhibitlimitrestrainrestrict

   反义词expandfreeliberatelooseloosenrelease