contracting
US /kənˈtræktɪŋ/
UK /kənˈtræktɪŋ/
动词
1.
收缩, 缩小
to make or become smaller or shorter
示例:
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The pupil of the eye contracts in bright light.
瞳孔在强光下会收缩。
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Muscles contract when you lift weights.
当你举重时，肌肉会收缩。
2.
签订合同, 承包
to enter into a formal and legally binding agreement
示例:
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The company is contracting with a new supplier.
该公司正在与新供应商签订合同。
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They contracted to build the new bridge.
他们承包了新桥的建设。
3.
感染, 患上
to catch or develop a disease
示例:
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He contracted a severe illness while traveling abroad.
他在国外旅行时感染了严重的疾病。
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Many people contracted the flu during the winter.
许多人在冬天感染了流感。
形容词
收缩的, 萎缩的
in the process of becoming smaller or shorter
示例:
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The snake was contracting its body to squeeze through the gap.
蛇正在收缩身体以挤过缝隙。
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The economy is contracting, leading to job losses.
经济正在萎缩，导致失业。