| 单词 | contraction |
| 释义 | contraction n. 1. the act of contracting. 2. Med. (usu. in pl.) shortening of the uterine muscles during childbirth. 3. shrinking, diminution. 4. a a shortening of a word by combination or elision. b a contracted word or group of words. Etymology: F f. L contractio -onis (as CONTRACT) |
| 随便看 |
英语词典包含43808条英英释义在线翻译词条，基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法，是英语学习的有利工具。