shrink

US /ʃrɪŋk/
UK /ʃrɪŋk/
"shrink" picture
1.

encolher, diminuir

become or make smaller in size or amount

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The company's profits shrank by 10% last year.
Os lucros da empresa encolheram 10% no ano passado.
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My sweater shrank in the wash.
Meu suéter encolheu na lavagem.
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contractdecreasediminishlessenreduce
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expandgrowenlarge
2.

encolher-se, recuar

move back or away, especially because of fear or disgust

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She shrank back in horror at the sight.
Ela encolheu-se de horror àquela visão.
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He would never shrink from his responsibilities.
Ele nunca fugiria de suas responsabilidades.
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recoilflinchcowerwincewithdraw
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advanceconfrontface
1.

psiquiatra

a psychiatrist

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I think I need to see a shrink.
Acho que preciso ver um psiquiatra.
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My friend is seeing a shrink for his anxiety.
Meu amigo está consultando um psiquiatra para sua ansiedade.
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psychiatristtherapistanalystcounselor
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shrinking violet