shrinkage

• 指物体因干燥、冷却等原因而体积缩小，也指数量、价值或规模的减少，还可指商店中因偷窃、损耗等造成的商品损失。

A noun referring to the process or result of becoming smaller in size, amount, or value, or the amount by which something shrinks. It can also refer to the loss of goods in a store due to theft.

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1. Process of becoming smallerB2formal

   The process or result of something becoming smaller in size, amount, or value.

   收缩

   • The shrinkage of the ice caps is a major concern.
   • The company reported a shrinkage in profits this quarter.
   • The fabric experienced significant shrinkage after washing.

   同义词compressionconstrictioncontractiondecreasedwindlingnarrowingreduction

   反义词enlargementexpansiongrowthincrease

2. Amount of reductionB2formal

   The specific amount by which something has decreased in size, weight, or volume.

   收缩量

   • The shrinkage of the sweater was about 5%.
   • We need to calculate the shrinkage of the material.
   • The shrinkage in the budget was unexpected.

   同义词contractiondeclinedecreasediminutionlossreduction

3. Retail theftC1informalamericanbusiness

   The loss of inventory due to theft, damage, or error, especially in retail stores.

   商品损耗

   • The store manager is trying to reduce shrinkage from shoplifting.
   • Employee theft is a major cause of shrinkage.
   • The company implemented new security measures to combat shrinkage.

   同义词shrink