動詞 shrink:

1. wither, as with a loss of moisture
   同義詞：shrivel, shrivel up, shrink, wither
2. draw back, as with fear or pain
   同義詞：flinch, squinch, funk, cringe, shrink, wince, recoil, quail
3. reduce in size; reduce physically
   同義詞：shrink, reduce
4. become smaller or draw together
   同義詞：shrink, contract
5. decrease in size, range, or extent
   同義詞：shrink, shrivel

1. The girl shrank from the dog.
   女孩退縮以躲避那只狗。
2. The hot water shrank my pullover.
   我的套頭毛衣遇熱水後收縮了。
3. The dough shrank slowly in the cold air.
   面團(tuán)在冷空氣中慢慢收縮了。
4. As he moved threateningly forward she shrank (back) from him.
   他步步逼近，把她嚇得直(向後)退縮。