shrink
shrink
ʃrɪnk
shrink
British pronunciation
/ʃrɪŋk/

英語での「shrink」の定義と意味

to shrink
01

縮む, 収縮する

(of clothes or fabric) to become smaller when washed with hot water
Intransitive
to shrink definition and meaning
example
Be cautious with the new sweater; it tends to shrink in hot water.
新しいセーターには注意してください。お湯で縮む傾向があります。
02

縮む, 減少する

to decrease in size or volume
Intransitive
to shrink definition and meaning
example
The plastic bottle will shrink when exposed to heat, making it more compact for recycling.
プラスチックボトルは熱にさらされると縮小し、リサイクルのためによりコンパクトになります。
03

縮こまる, 後退する

to pull back or show hesitation due to fear, aversion, or reluctance
Intransitive
example
She has a phobia of spiders, causing her to shrink in fear whenever she encounters one.
彼女はクモに対する恐怖症を持っており、クモに出会うたびに恐怖で縮こまってしまいます。
Shrink
01

a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders

shrink definition and meaning
InformalInformal
example
He decided to see a shrink for his anxiety.
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