| 释义 |
con·strict /kənˈstrɪkt/ vt. | vi.
❶ vt.
1. 束紧；使收缩，使缩窄；压缩，压紧
constrict a blood vessel to stop bleeding 压住血管以止血
The tight collar constricted my neck. 紧紧的领子卡着我的脖子。
a constricted point of view 狭隘的观点
2. 抑制；约束；堵塞
He felt constricted by the constant presence of his superiors. 他因上司一直在场而感到拘束。
My breathing became shallow and quick as panic constricted my chest. 由于惊慌而胸闷，我的呼吸变得急促了
3. (蛇)绞缠(猎物)而使其窒息
❷ vi.
收缩，变缩窄
His voice constricted with emotion. 他的声音由于激动而哽住了。
[< L constrictus compressed < constringere; 见 CONSTRAIN] |