shrinking

v.

收缩( shrink的现在分词 )；（使）缩水；退缩；畏缩

shrinking machine收缩机

shrinking violet羞怯的人；畏首畏尾的人

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。

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