名詞 shrinking:

1. process or result of becoming less or smaller
   同義詞：shrinkage
2. the act of becoming less

動(dòng)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. In work with this cloth, be sure to allow for shrinking.
   用這種布縫衣，務(wù)必考慮到洗後會(huì)縮水。
2. Car sales have been shrinking (ie Fewer have been sold) recently.
   汽車(chē)銷量近來(lái)一直在下降。
3. She's no shrinking violet always ready to speak up for herself.
   她可不膽小--任何場(chǎng)合都能為自己說(shuō)話。
4. The economy is shrinking instead of growing.
   經(jīng)濟(jì)正在萎縮而不是在增長(zhǎng)中。