shrinking

名词 shrinking:

1. process or result of becoming less or smaller
   同义词：shrinkage
2. the act of becoming less

动词 shrink:

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

1. In work with this cloth, be sure to allow for shrinking.
   用这种布缝衣，务必考虑到洗後会缩水。
2. Car sales have been shrinking (ie Fewer have been sold) recently.
   汽车销量近来一直在下降。
3. She's no shrinking violet always ready to speak up for herself.
   她可不胆小--任何场合都能为自己说话。
4. The economy is shrinking instead of growing.
   经济正在萎缩而不是在增长中。