Word · Frequency #19255
constricting
压缩；束紧；使收缩
constricting is the present participle of constrict.
核心释义
及物用法
make (something) become tighter or narrower; compress
- 1.
使变窄,尤指通过施加压力。
To narrow, especially by application of pressure.
- 2.
缠绕(猎物)使其窒息。(蛇类)
To coil around (prey) in order to asphyxiate it. (of a snake)
- 3.
限制或约束。
To limit or restrict.
收缩；变紧；使变窄,尤指通过施加压力。；缠绕(猎物)使其窒息。(蛇类)；限制或约束。；压缩
用法In use
The tight bandage constricted the blood flow to his fingers.
用法提示：constrict 作及物动词的过去式，表示‘使…变窄/受阻’。
The pupils constrict in bright light.
用法提示：constrict 作不及物动词，表示‘自行收缩’；本句为一般现在时。
The lack of funding constricted the project's scope.
用法提示：constrict 作及物动词的过去式，比喻‘限制、压缩’。
constrict sth
及物用法中，宾语常为表示身体通道或空间的名词，如 blood vessels、throat、airway。
The cold air constricted the blood vessels in his fingers.
冷空气使他手指的血管收缩。
constrict
不及物用法表示自身变紧或变窄，主语常为瞳孔、血管、喉咙等。
His pupils constricted in the bright light.
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- constrict blood vessels
- 使血管收缩
- Cold weather constricts blood vessels and may raise blood pressure.寒冷的天气会使血管收缩，并可能使血压升高。
- constrict the pupils
- 使瞳孔收缩
- Bright light constricts the pupils automatically.明亮的光线会使瞳孔自动收缩。
- constrict the airways
- 使气道变窄
- An allergic reaction can constrict the airways and make breathing difficult.过敏反应会使气道变窄，导致呼吸困难。
- constrict movement
- 限制活动；束缚行动
- Tight clothing can constrict movement during exercise.紧身衣物在运动时可能会限制活动。
- constrict its prey
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
把 con- 想成“一起”，strict 联想“拉紧、严格”，合起来就是“一起拉紧→使收缩”，像绳子束紧一样，记 constrict 为“收缩”。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域：neutral 常见场景：一般书面描述、医学/生理描写 “constrict”通常多用于正式或书面语境，比较常见于医学、生理或技术类描述；日常口语中更常说 tighten 或 get narrower，语气更自然。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
与 constrict 押韵的词有 strict, restrict, predict, inflict：它们的重读元音均为 /ɪ/，后接 /kt/。注意 district 重音在第一个音节，不押韵；construct 的元音是 /ʌ/，也不押韵。
用法优先级Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
一起学习词形Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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