Contraction
01
수축, 축소
the act of reducing or shrinking something
예시들
Urban sprawl led to the contraction of natural habitats.
도시 확산은 자연 서식지의 수축으로 이어졌다.
02
축약, 축약형
a short form of a word or a group of words used instead of the full form
예시들
The contraction " we've " stands for " we have. "
축약형 "we've"는 "we have"를 의미합니다.
03
수축
the periodic tightening and releasing of the uterine muscles during labor, facilitating the gradual opening of the cervix for childbirth
예시들
Contractions are a natural part of the process leading to delivery.
진통은 분만으로 이어지는 과정의 자연스러운 부분입니다.
04
수축, 줄어듦
the natural process of becoming smaller, tighter, or more compact
예시들
During the winter, the ground undergoes contraction as it freezes.
겨울 동안 땅은 얼면서 수축을 겪습니다.
