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to shrink
01
encolher, reduzir
(of clothes or fabric) to become smaller when washed with hot water
Intransitive
Exemplos
Be cautious with the new sweater; it tends to shrink in hot water.
Tenha cuidado com o novo suéter; ele tende a encolher em água quente.
The woolen scarf has shrunk after being accidentally washed with warm water.
O cachecol de lã encolheu depois de ser lavado acidentalmente com água morna.
02
encolher, diminuir
to decrease in size or volume
Intransitive
Exemplos
The budget for the project had to shrink due to funding cuts.
O orçamento do projeto teve que encolher devido a cortes de financiamento.
Over time, the population of endangered species can shrink, leading to concerns about their survival.
Com o tempo, a população de espécies ameaçadas de extinção pode diminuir, levando a preocupações sobre sua sobrevivência.
03
encolher, recuar
to pull back or show hesitation due to fear, aversion, or reluctance
Intransitive
Exemplos
She has a phobia of spiders, causing her to shrink in fear whenever she encounters one.
Ela tem fobia de aranhas, fazendo com que ela encolha de medo sempre que encontra uma.
The loud noise startled her, causing her to shrink instinctively and cover her ears.
O barulho alto a assustou, fazendo-a encolher-se instintivamente e cobrir os ouvidos.
Shrink
01
a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders
InformalExemplos
He decided to see a shrink for his anxiety.
The patient was referred to a shrink for evaluation.
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