contracts
US /ˈkɑːn.trækts/
UK /ˈkɒn.trækts/
名詞
合同
plural of contract; a written or spoken agreement, especially one concerning employment, sales, or tenancy, that is intended to be enforceable by law
範例:
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The company signed several new contracts this quarter.
公司本季度簽署了幾份新合同。
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All employees must read and sign their employment contracts.
所有員工都必須閱讀並簽署他們的僱傭合同。
動詞
1.
收縮, 萎縮
third person singular present tense of contract; decrease in size, number, or range
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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The economy contracts during a recession.
經濟在衰退期間會萎縮。
2.
感染, 患上
third person singular present tense of contract; catch or develop (a disease or infectious agent)
範例:
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He contracts a cold every winter.
他每年冬天都會感冒。
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The patient contracts a rare infection.
病人感染了一種罕見的疾病。