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to shrink
01
restringersi
(of clothes or fabric) to become smaller when washed with hot water
Intransitive
Esempi
Be careful, or your wool sweater might shrink in the laundry.
Fai attenzione, o il tuo maglione di lana potrebbe restringersi in lavatrice.
02
restringere, diminuire
to decrease in size or volume
Intransitive
Esempi
The budget for the project had to shrink due to funding cuts.
Il budget del progetto ha dovuto ridursi a causa dei tagli ai finanziamenti.
03
ritirarsi, indietreggiare
to pull back or show hesitation due to fear, aversion, or reluctance
Intransitive
Esempi
The loud noise startled her, causing her to shrink instinctively and cover her ears.
Il rumore forte l'ha spaventata, facendola ritrarre istintivamente e coprirsi le orecchie.
Shrink
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a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders
InformalEsempi
The shrink recommended cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Albero Lessicale
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