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。
The woolen scarf has shrunk after being accidentally washed with warm water.
ウールのスカーフは、誤って温水で洗った後縮みました
02

縮む, 減少する

to decrease in size or volume
Intransitive
to shrink definition and meaning
example
The budget for the project had to shrink due to funding cuts.
資金削減のため、プロジェクトの予算は縮小せざるを得なかった。
Over time, the population of endangered species can shrink, leading to concerns about their survival.
時間が経つにつれて、絶滅の危機に瀕している種の個体数は減少する可能性があり、その生存について懸念が生じます。
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。
The loud noise startled her, causing her to shrink instinctively and cover her ears.
大きな音が彼女を驚かせ、本能的に縮こまり耳を覆わせた。
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.
The patient was referred to a shrink for evaluation.
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