| 单词 | contraction |
| 释义 | contractioncontraction /kənˈtrækʃən/ ●○○ noun 1[countable] science, biology a movement in which a muscle becomes tight, used especially when the muscles around the uterus suddenly and painfully become tight when a woman is going to give birth2[uncountable] the process of becoming smaller or narrower OPP expansion: a contraction in economic activity the contraction of metal as it cools3[countable] eng. lang. arts a short form of a word or words, such as “don’t” for “do not” |
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