constrict
柯林斯词典
1. V-T/V-I If a part of your body, especially your throat, is constricted or if it constricts, something causes it to become narrower. 使收缩; 收缩
Severe migraines can be treated with a drug that constricts the blood vessels. 严重偏头痛可以用一种收缩血管的药物来治疗。
2. V-T If something constricts you, it limits your actions so that you cannot do what you want to do. 约束
She objects to the constant testing because it constricts her teaching style. 她反对频繁地测试,因为这约束了她的教学风格。
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constrict /kənˈstrɪkt/ (constricting,constricted,constricts)
剑桥词典
constrict verb (BECOME TIGHTER)
[ 不及物动词:后面不接宾语的动词 or 及物动词:后面接宾语的动词 ]to become tighter and narrower , or to make something become tighter and narrower
压紧;压缩;(使)收缩
He hated wearing a tie - he felt it constricted his breathing . 他讨厌戴领带——觉得它勒得人呼吸困难。
When you're dancing , you don't want to wear anything that constricts your movements . 跳舞时不宜穿使舞姿舒展不开的衣服。
The drug causes the blood vessels to constrict. 这种药会使血管收缩。
constrict verb (LIMIT)
[ 及物动词:后面接宾语的动词 ]to limit an action or behaviour
限制;约束;束缚
Too many rules had constricted her lifestyle . 太多的清规戒律限制了她的生活方式。 返回 constrict