to constrict
01
sammanpressa, dra ihop
to become less in size or width, creating a sensation of tightness
Intransitive
Exempel
His throat constricts as he tries to hold back tears.
Hans hals drar ihop sig när han försöker hålla tillbaka tårarna.
02
sammanpressa, minska
to tighten, squeeze, or narrow down in order to reduce in size
Transitive: to constrict sth
grammatisk information
morfologisk sammansättning
avlett
handlingsverb
regelbundet
presens
constrict
3:e person singular
constricts
presens particip
constricting
enkelt preteritum
constricted
perfekt particip
constricted
Exempel
To reduce swelling, the doctor recommended using a compression bandage to constrict the injured ankle.
För att minska svullnaden rekommenderade läkaren att använda en kompressionsbandage för att sammanpressa den skadade vristen.
03
begränsa, inskränka
to restrict the things someone can or wants to do
Transitive: to constrict someone's freedoms or abilities
Exempel
His fear of failure constricted his willingness to take risks.
Hans rädsla för misslyckande begränsade hans vilja att ta risker.
Lexikalt Träd
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