詞彙 contract 在中文的含義

contract 在英語中是什麼意思?與 Lingoland 一起探索這個詞的含義、發音及具體用法

contract

US /ˈkɑːn.trækt/
UK /ˈkɑːn.trækt/
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名詞

1.

合同, 契約

a written or spoken agreement, especially one concerning employment, sales, or tenancy, that is intended to be enforceable by law

範例:
They signed a contract for the new house.
他們簽署了新房的合同
The company offered him a two-year contract.
公司給他提供了一份兩年期的合同

動詞

1.

收縮, 縮小

decrease in size, number, or range

範例:
The pupil of the eye will contract in bright light.
瞳孔在強光下會收縮
The economy is expected to contract next quarter.
預計下季度經濟將萎縮
2.

感染, 患上

catch or develop (a disease or infectious agent)

範例:
He contracted a severe illness while traveling abroad.
他在國外旅行時感染了嚴重的疾病。
It's easy to contract a cold in winter.
冬天很容易感染感冒。
3.

簽訂合同, 承包

enter into a formal and legally binding agreement

範例:
The two parties agreed to contract for the supply of goods.
雙方同意簽訂合同供應貨物。
They decided to contract with a local builder for the renovation.
他們決定與當地建築商簽訂合同進行翻新。
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