contracting
US /kənˈtræktɪŋ/
UK /kənˈtræktɪŋ/
動詞
1.
收縮, 縮小
to make or become smaller or shorter
範例:
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The pupil of the eye contracts in bright light.
瞳孔在強光下會收縮。
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Muscles contract when you lift weights.
當你舉重時，肌肉會收縮。
2.
簽訂合同, 承包
to enter into a formal and legally binding agreement
範例:
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The company is contracting with a new supplier.
該公司正在與新供應商簽訂合同。
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They contracted to build the new bridge.
他們承包了新橋的建設。
3.
感染, 患上
to catch or develop a disease
範例:
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He contracted a severe illness while traveling abroad.
他在國外旅行時感染了嚴重的疾病。
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Many people contracted the flu during the winter.
許多人在冬天感染了流感。
形容詞
收縮的, 萎縮的
in the process of becoming smaller or shorter
範例:
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The snake was contracting its body to squeeze through the gap.
蛇正在收縮身體以擠過縫隙。
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The economy is contracting, leading to job losses.
經濟正在萎縮，導致失業。