Contraction
01
収縮, 縮小
the act of reducing or shrinking something
例
The contraction of the company's workforce left many employees jobless.
会社の労働力の縮小により、多くの従業員が職を失った。
02
短縮, 短縮形
a short form of a word or a group of words used instead of the full form
例
In casual speech, contractions like " do n't " and " did n't " are frequently used.
カジュアルなスピーチでは、「しない」や「しなかった」のような短縮形が頻繁に使われます。
03
収縮
the periodic tightening and releasing of the uterine muscles during labor, facilitating the gradual opening of the cervix for childbirth
例
During labor, contractions help the cervix dilate for childbirth.
分娩中、陣痛は出産のために子宮頸部を広げるのに役立ちます。
04
収縮, 縮小
the natural process of becoming smaller, tighter, or more compact
例
As the metal cooled, it underwent contraction, causing it to shrink slightly.
金属が冷えるにつれて、収縮が起こり、わずかに縮みました。
