shrunken

• 形容某物变小、收缩或皱缩，常因年老、干燥、脱水或萎缩所致。

Describes something that has become smaller or contracted, often due to age, drying, or shrinking.

1. Lean and wrinkled from shrinkageB2formal

   Describes something that has become smaller, leaner, and wrinkled, often due to age, illness, or lack of moisture.

   干瘪萎缩

   • The old man's shrunken hands showed signs of arthritis.
   • The fruit had become shrunken and dry after weeks in the sun.
   • Her shrunken appearance was a result of the long illness.

   同义词sereshriveledwitheredwizened

   反义词fullplump

2. Reduced in efficacy or vitalityC1formal

   Describes something that has lost its former power, effectiveness, or intensity.

   衰弱的

   • The company's shrunken profits reflected the economic downturn.
   • His shrunken ambitions were a shadow of his former drive.
   • The once vibrant community now had a shrunken sense of spirit.

   同义词depleteddiminisheddrainedfadedshriveledwaningweakened

   反义词potentrobustvital

• 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