| 单词 | constrict |
| 释义 | constrict (kənstrɪkt ) Word forms: constricts , constricting , constricted 1. verb If a part of your body, especially your throat, is constricted or if it constricts, something causes it to become narrower. Severe migraine can be treated with a drug which constricts the blood vessels. [VERB noun] My throat constricted, so that I had to concentrate on breathing. [VERB] Synonyms: squeeze, contract, narrow, restrict constricted graded adjective His throat began to feel swollen and constricted. constriction (kənstrɪkʃən ) uncountable noun The pain is produced by constriction of the blood vessels. 2. verb If something constricts you, it limits your actions so that you cannot do what you want to do. She objects to the tests the Government's advisers have devised because they constrict her teaching style. [VERB noun] constricted graded adjective Many of the women I spoke to left because they felt constricted. constricting graded adjective I find the office environment too rigid and constricting. The bill is filled with constricting amendments. constriction uncountable noun Her anxiety increased, leading to a constriction of her normal activities. Synonyms: tightness, pressure, narrowing, reduction Collocations: blood vessels constrict That's because blood vessels constrict in the cold, stopping blood from flowing properly. The Sun Your blood vessels constrict in the ice bucket at first. Times,Sunday Times It'll make your blood vessels constrict which reduces swelling. The Sun As the diver pushes deeper, and the water pressure increases, the blood vessels constrict, diverting blood away from the extremities, pushing it harder to the lungs, brain and heart. Times, Sunday Times Scientists have found that blood vessels constrict, which leads to a higher chance of stroke. The Sun Translations: Chinese: 使收缩 Japanese: 締め付ける |
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