Contraction
01
收缩, 缩小
the act of reducing or shrinking something
语法信息
有生性状态
抽象
形态构成
复合词
可数
复数形式
contractions
例子
The contraction of the company's workforce left many employees jobless.
公司劳动力的收缩使许多员工失业。
02
缩略, 缩略形式
a short form of a word or a group of words used instead of the full form
例子
In casual speech, contractions like "don't" and "didn't" are frequently used.
在非正式演讲中，像“不”和“没有”这样的缩略词经常被使用。
03
收缩
the periodic tightening and releasing of the uterine muscles during labor, facilitating the gradual opening of the cervix for childbirth
例子
During labor, contractions help the cervix dilate for childbirth.
在分娩过程中，宫缩有助于宫颈扩张以便分娩。
04
收缩, 缩小
the natural process of becoming smaller, tighter, or more compact
例子
As the metal cooled, it underwent contraction, causing it to shrink slightly.
随着金属冷却，它经历了收缩，导致它略微缩小。
