constricting

• 形容使空间变小，或限制运动、自由或成长的事物。

Describes something that makes a space smaller or limits movement, freedom, or growth.

1. Restricting freedomC1formal

   Tending to limit or restrict freedom of action or expression.

   限制自由的

   • The constricting rules of the institution stifled creativity.
   • She felt trapped in a constricting relationship.
   • The constricting environment of the small town made him want to leave.

   同义词confiningconstraininglimitingrestrictive

   反义词freeinglooseningrelaxing

• 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