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单词 constrict
释义 con·strict
\kənzˈtrikt, kənˈstr-\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Latin constrictus, past participle of constringere — more at constrain
transitive verb
1.
 a. : to subject (as a body part) to compression : squeeze
 b. : to draw together or render narrower (as a mouth, orifice, channel, passage) : constringe
  < a hard rock obstruction which constricted the valley's width from five miles to one — American Guide Series: Texas >
2. : to stultify, stop, or cause to falter especially under emotional or psychological duress or pressure of circumstances : cramp, inhibit
 < personal stresses constricted his poetry — A.C.Ward >
 < constrict our generous impulses as a people — F.L.Allen >
intransitive verb
1. : to become constricted
2. : to engage in constricting something
Synonyms: see contract
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