词汇 shrinks 在中文的含义

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shrinks

US /ʃrɪŋks/
UK /ʃrɪŋks/

动词

缩水, 缩小

becomes or makes smaller in size or amount

示例:
The sweater always shrinks when I wash it in hot water.
这件毛衣用热水洗总是会缩水
The company's profits shrinks due to the economic downturn.
由于经济衰退,公司的利润缩减

名词

心理医生, 精神科医生

plural of shrink (informal term for a psychiatrist or psychotherapist)

示例:
He's been seeing a couple of shrinks to help with his anxiety.
他一直在看几个心理医生来帮助缓解焦虑。
The new clinic has several experienced shrinks on staff.
新诊所有几位经验丰富的心理医生