Word · Frequency #6570
contractions
收缩；缩写式；缩减
contractions is the plural of contraction.
核心释义
a shortening or tensing of a part or organ, especially a muscle; a word formed from two or more words by omitting sounds; a decrease in size, volume, or quantity
- 1.
涉及参与或进入,尤其是签订合同的相关意义。
Senses relating to becoming involved with or entering into, especially entering into a contract.
- 2.
涉及拉紧或缩短的相关意义。
Senses relating to pulling together or shortening.
涉及参与或进入,尤其是签订合同的相关意义。；涉及拉紧或缩短的相关意义。；收缩；缩写式；害病；[医] 收缩; 挛缩; 牙弓内缩
用法In use
During exercise, muscle contraction helps generate force and movement.
用法提示：Contraction 这里指肌肉的生理性收缩，是名词用法。
The contraction of the metal bridge in cold weather is a safety concern.
用法提示：Contraction 指物体尺寸的缩减，名词用法。
She felt a sudden contraction in her stomach when she heard the bad news.
用法提示：Contraction 指身体器官的紧缩感，名词用法。
contraction of [body part/muscle]
The contraction of the biceps helps lift the arm.
肱二头肌的收缩有助于举起手臂。
contraction in [something]
常用于经济或商业语境。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- muscle contraction
- 肌肉收缩
- During exercise, muscle contractions help move the body.运动时，肌肉收缩帮助身体移动。
- economic contraction
- 经济萎缩
- The country experienced a severe economic contraction last year.该国去年经历了严重的经济萎缩。
- uterine contraction
- 子宫收缩
- Uterine contractions during labor are very intense.分娩时的子宫收缩非常剧烈。
- contraction of 'do not'
- “do not”的缩写形式
- In informal writing, 'don't' is a contraction of 'do not'.在非正式写作中，“don't”是“do not”的缩写形式。
- contraction in length
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
把'con'想成'一起'，'tract'想成'拉'，一起拉就是收缩。
语境与语域Context & Register
语言学；医学
语法说明Grammar Note
可数名词；指肌肉收缩或单词缩写式。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
All listed words share the /ʃən/ ending sound with 'contraction'. Beware of '-sion' words which may sound /ʒən/.
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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