释义 |
shrink·age \-kij, -kēj\ noun (-s) 1. : the act or process of shrinking: as a. : the contraction of metal when cooled b. : the reduction in volume of excavated earth when compacted in the fill c. : the loss in weight of livestock during shipment and in the process of preparing the meat for consumption d. : the loss in weight of meat during cooking e. : dry shrinkage f. : reduction in number or value < a deplorable shrinkage in the number of qualified teachers — Douglas Bush > < a shrinkage in the public budget will depress … economic activity — R.A.Musgrave > 2. : the amount of contraction, reduction or depreciation < suffered a 105 shrinkage in transit > |