词汇 contracts 在中文的含义

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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:
The company signed several new contracts this quarter.
公司本季度签署了几份新合同
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:
The pupil of the eye contracts in bright light.
瞳孔在强光下会收缩
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:
He contracts a cold every winter.
他每年冬天都会感冒
The patient contracts a rare infection.
病人感染了一种罕见的疾病。