contraction
US
UK contraction n: (metal, etc.: shrinking) (金属)
SC 收缩 shōu suō
TC 收縮
TC 收縮
You have to allow for some contraction in cold weather.
contraction n: (word: contracted form) (词语)
SC 缩写形式 suō xiě xíng shì
TC 縮寫形式
TC 縮寫形式
Contractions are common with most modal verbs in English.
contraction n: (childbirth: muscle spasm) (生育)
SC 宫缩 gōng suō
Her contractions are now coming every ten minutes.