| 释义 |
| | | | VERB FORMAL | | | | | /kənˈstrɪkt/ | | | | | 1 | I/T to become smaller or narrower, or make something do this （使）收缩；（使）压缩；（使）压紧 | His throat constricted making it difficult for him to speak. 他的喉咙发紧，使得他说话都有困难。 | | | | | 2 | T to limit what someone is able or allowed to do 限制；约束 | Fear of crime constricts many people’ s lives. 对犯罪行为的恐惧约束着许多人的生活。 | | | | | DERIVED WORD | | constriction noun C/U | | | /kənˈstrɪkʃn/ | | | | |