词汇 shrinking 在中文的含义

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shrinking

US /ˈʃrɪŋkɪŋ/
UK /ˈʃrɪŋkɪŋ/

形容词

1.

萎缩的, 缩小的

becoming smaller in size or amount

示例:
The company is facing a shrinking market share.
该公司正面临萎缩的市场份额。
The glacier has been shrinking rapidly over the past decade.
冰川在过去十年中一直在迅速萎缩
2.

害羞的, 内向的

hesitant or reluctant to do something, especially because of shyness or fear

示例:
She was a very shrinking child, always hiding behind her mother.
她是个非常害羞的孩子,总是躲在她妈妈身后。
He has a shrinking personality, avoiding social interactions.
他性格内向,避免社交互动。