narrowed

• 指某物在宽度、体积、范围或程度上被缩减、变窄或受限。

Describes something that has been made narrower in width, scope, or range.

1. Reduced in widthB2formal

   Made narrower or more restricted in width, as if squeezed together.

   变窄的

   • The narrowed road forced cars to slow down.
   • Her narrowed eyes showed her suspicion.
   • The path narrowed as they entered the forest.

   同义词compressedconstrictedcontracted

2. Limited in scopeB2formal

   Made more limited or focused in range, options, or possibilities.

   缩小的

   • The investigation narrowed down to three main suspects.
   • After the discussion, the choices were narrowed to two.
   • His narrowed focus helped him complete the task efficiently.

   同义词circumscribedconcentratedconstricteddiminishedfocusedlimitedreducedrestricted

   反义词expandedextended

• 动词，表示使某物变窄或使范围、选项、差距等缩小。

A verb used to indicate the act of making something less wide, or reducing the scope, range, or options of something.

1. Reduce widthB1formal

   To become or make something less wide.

   变窄

   • The road narrows ahead, so please slow down.
   • They narrowed the entrance to prevent large vehicles from entering.
   • The river narrows as it flows through the canyon.

   同义词constrictcontractdiminishreducetaperthintighten

   反义词broadenwiden

2. Limit or restrictB1formal

   To reduce the number of possibilities or options.

   缩小

   • We need to narrow down the list of candidates.
   • The investigation narrowed the suspects to three people.
   • She narrowed her focus to the most important tasks.

   同义词confineconstrictfocuslimitreducerestricttighten

   反义词broadenexpandextendwiden

短语动词变体narrow down