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to shrink
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收缩, 缩水
(of clothes or fabric) to become smaller when washed with hot water
Intransitive
Example
Be cautious with the new sweater; it tends to shrink in hot water.
The woolen scarf has shrunk after being accidentally washed with warm water.
02
缩小, 变小
to decrease in size or volume
Intransitive
Example
The budget for the project had to shrink due to funding cuts.
由于资金削减，项目的预算不得不缩小。
Over time, the population of endangered species can shrink, leading to concerns about their survival.
随着时间的推移，濒危物种的数量可能缩小，导致人们对它们生存的担忧。
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畏缩, 退缩
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.
她对蜘蛛有恐惧症，每当遇到一只时就会畏缩。
The loud noise startled her, causing her to shrink instinctively and cover her ears.
刺耳的声音吓到了她，让她本能地畏缩并捂住耳朵。
Shrink
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精神科医生, 心理医生
a physician who specializes in psychiatry
