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单词 constrict
释义

constrict

UK /kənˈstrɪkt/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/theyconstrict
he/she/itconstricts
present participleconstricting
past tenseconstricted
past participleconstricted

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    intransitive/transitive to become smaller or narrower, or to make something do this

    His throat constricted making it difficult for him to speak.

    Synonyms and related words

    To make something smaller
    Synonyms and related words

    To become smaller
  2. 2
    transitive to limit what someone is able or allowed to do

    Fear of crime constricts many people’s lives.

    Synonyms and related words

    To limit or control something or someone

derived word
constriction

Word Forms

singularconstriction
pluralconstrictions

Synonyms and related words

The process of controlling or limiting something
Synonyms and related words

To become smaller

constrict

US /kənˈstrɪkt/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/theyconstrict
he/she/itconstricts
present participleconstricting
past tenseconstricted
past participleconstricted

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    intransitive/transitive to become smaller or narrower, or to make something do this

    His throat constricted making it difficult for him to speak.

    Synonyms and related words

    To make something smaller
    Synonyms and related words

    To become smaller
  2. 2
    transitive to limit what someone is able or allowed to do

    Fear of crime constricts many people’s lives.

    Synonyms and related words

    To limit or control something or someone

derived word
constriction

Word Forms

singularconstriction
pluralconstrictions

Synonyms and related words

The process of controlling or limiting something
Synonyms and related words

To become smaller
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