constrict

動詞

1. 1

   使收縮、緊縮

   Cold weather constricts the blood vessels near the skin.

   寒冷的天氣會使皮膚附近的血管收縮。

2. 2

   收縮、變窄

   Her pupils constricted as soon as the light came on.

   燈一亮，她的瞳孔立刻收縮。

3. 3

   束緊、箝住、壓迫

   The tight collar constricted his throat and made breathing hard.

   緊繃的領子箝住他的喉嚨，讓他難以呼吸。

4. 4

   限制、束縛

   Endless regulations constrict the growth of small businesses.

   無止盡的法規限制了小型企業的成長。