constricted

• 描述某物在空间或规模上被收窄、紧缩或受限，也可指受到压抑或束缚的感觉。

Describes something that is narrowed, tight, or limited in space or scope.

1. Tense or StrainedB2informal

   Feeling or showing tension, especially in emotional or psychological contexts; often used in some dialects to describe a state of being overly stressed or anxious.

   紧张或拘谨

   • He felt constricted by the pressure of the upcoming exam.
   • Her voice sounded constricted when she spoke about the accident.
   • In some dialects, they say he's feeling constricted when he's really nervous.

   同义词anxiousedgynervousstrainedstressedtenseuneasyuptight

   反义词calmcomposedeasygoingrelaxedunperturbed

2. Physically Squeezed or NarrowedB2formal

   Drawn together or compressed physically, or by extension, feeling psychologically confined or restricted.

   收缩的或狭窄的

   • The snake's body was constricted around its prey.
   • The narrow passage constricted the flow of people.
   • He felt psychologically constricted by the strict rules of the institution.

   同义词compressedconfinedconstrainedcontractedcrampednarrowedpinchedrestrictedtight

   反义词expandedlooseopen

• 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