narrowing

• 指某物在宽度、体积或范围上变窄、变小。也可表示使某物变窄或缩小。

Describes something that is becoming narrower in width, scope, or range.

1. Becoming gradually narrowerB2formal

   Describing something that is decreasing in width or becoming more confined.

   变窄的

   • The narrowing path led deeper into the forest.
   • The river becomes narrowing as it approaches the gorge.
   • The narrowing corridor made it difficult for two people to pass.

   同义词constrictingdwindlingshrinkingtaperingtightening

   反义词broadeningexpandingwidening

2. Tending to constrict freedomC1formal

   Describing circumstances or conditions that limit options or restrict freedom.

   限制性的

   • The narrowing job market forced many to relocate.
   • She felt the narrowing constraints of her daily routine.
   • The narrowing scope of the project disappointed the team.

   同义词confiningconstrainingconstrictinglimitingrestrictive

   反义词broadeningexpandingwidening

• 名词，指使某物变窄或变小的过程或结果，也指范围、数量、差距等的缩小或收窄。

A noun referring to the process or instance of becoming narrower, a decrease in width, or the act of making something narrower.

1. B2formal

   An instance or process of becoming narrower in width or scope.

   变窄

   • The narrowing of the road caused traffic delays.
   • The narrowing of the river made it easier to cross.
   • The narrowing of the gap between the two teams was exciting.

   同义词constrictioncontractionlesseningreductionshrinkagetaperingtightening

   反义词broadeningexpansionwidening

2. Reduction in widthB2formal

   A decrease in the width of something.

   变窄

   • The narrowing of the pipe reduced water flow.
   • The narrowing of the canyon walls created a dramatic view.
   • The narrowing of the path forced hikers to walk single file.

   同义词constrictioncontractionreductiontaperingtightening

   反义词broadeningexpansionwidening

3. Act of making narrowerB2formal

   The act of making something narrower in size or scope.

   缩小

   • The narrowing of the focus helped the team complete the project faster.
   • The narrowing of the search area saved time.
   • The narrowing of the options made the decision easier.

   同义词constrictioncontractionreductionrestrictiontaperingtightening

   反义词broadeningenlargementexpansionwidening

• 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