词汇 contracted 在中文的含义

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contracted

US /kənˈtræktɪd/
UK /kənˈtræktɪd/

形容词

1.

收缩的, 缩小的

reduced in size by drawing together

示例:
The pupil of her eye was contracted in the bright light.
她的瞳孔在强光下收缩了
His muscles were contracted and tense.
他的肌肉收缩而紧张。
2.

签约的, 合同制的

having entered into a formal agreement

示例:
The company is contracted to deliver the goods by Friday.
该公司已签约在周五前交货。
He is a contracted employee, not a permanent one.
他是合同制员工,不是永久员工。