contracts
US /ˈkɑːn.trækts/
UK /ˈkɒn.trækts/
名词
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
示例:
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The company signed several new contracts this quarter.
公司本季度签署了几份新合同。
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All employees must read and sign their employment contracts.
所有员工都必须阅读并签署他们的雇佣合同。
动词
1.
收缩, 萎缩
third person singular present tense of contract; decrease in size, number, or range
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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The economy contracts during a recession.
经济在衰退期间会萎缩。
2.
感染, 患上
third person singular present tense of contract; catch or develop (a disease or infectious agent)
示例:
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He contracts a cold every winter.
他每年冬天都会感冒。
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The patient contracts a rare infection.
病人感染了一种罕见的疾病。