shrinking

• 名词，指在大小、数量或价值上减少、变小的过程或结果。

A noun referring to the process or result of becoming smaller in size, amount, or value.

不可数

1. Process of becoming smallerB2formal

   The process or result of becoming less in size, amount, or importance.

   缩小

   • The shrinking of the polar ice caps is a major concern.
   • The company is experiencing a shrinking of its market share.
   • The shrinking of the forest area threatens local wildlife.

   同义词contractiondeclinedecreasediminutiondwindlinglesseningreductionshrinkage

   反义词enlargementexpansiongrowthincreaseswelling

2. Act of decreasingB2formal

   The act of becoming less in quantity, value, or intensity.

   减少

   • The shrinking of the workforce has led to increased automation.
   • The shrinking of the budget forced cuts in several programs.
   • The shrinking of the population in rural areas is a growing trend.

   同义词contractiondeclinedecreasediminutiondwindlinglesseningreductionshrinkage

   反义词enlargementexpansiongrowthincrease

• 表示尺寸、数量或体积变小的动词，也可指人退缩、畏缩或躲避。

A verb used to indicate the act of becoming or making smaller in size or amount.

不规则动词

1. A2formal

   To become smaller in size or amount, often due to heat, cold, or pressure.

   缩小

   • The sweater shrank in the wash.
   • Ice shrinks when it melts.
   • The economy shrank during the recession.

   同义词compresscondensecontractdecreasedeflatediminishdwindlenarrowreducesubside

   反义词expandgrowswell

2. Move back in fearB1informal

   To move away or recoil from something frightening or unpleasant.

   因恐惧而退缩

   • She shrank back from the spider.
   • He shrank from the loud noise.
   • The child shrank behind his mother.

   同义词blenchcowerdraw backflinchquailrecoilwince

   反义词advanceapproachconfrontface

3. Avoid or hesitateB2formal

   To avoid doing something difficult or unpleasant.

   退缩

   • He shrinks from public speaking.
   • She never shrinks from a challenge.
   • They shrink from making tough decisions.

   同义词balkcringedemurflinchhesitatequailrecoilwaver

   反义词confrontembracefacetackle

短语动词变体shrink from