Contraction
01
收缩, 缩小
the act of reducing or shrinking something
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。
Economic contraction during the recession affected global markets.
经济收缩在衰退期间影响了全球市场。
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 " do n't " and " did n'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。
When writing informally, contractions make the language feel more relaxed.
非正式写作时，缩略词让语言感觉更轻松。
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。
The nurse monitored the frequency and intensity of contractions.
护士监测了宫缩的频率和强度。
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。
The fabric showed signs of contraction after being washed in hot water.
这块布料在热水中洗涤后显示出收缩的迹象。
