verb🔗Share小さくする, 縮小するTo cause to become smaller."The dryer shrank my sweater."乾燥機が私のセーターを縮めてしまった。amountphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share縮む, 減少するTo become smaller; to contract."This garment will shrink when wet."この衣服は濡れると縮みます。physicsscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Shareすくむ, 縮こまるTo cower or flinch."Molly shrank away from the blows of the whip."モリーは鞭の打撃からすくんだ。bodyactionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share縮む, 減少するTo draw back; to withdraw."The cat was startled by the loud noise and started shrinking back under the couch. "猫は大きな物音に驚き、ソファーの下に縮こまり始めた。actionmindbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share退く, しりぞくTo withdraw or retire, as from danger."The turtle was shrinking into its shell as the dog approached. "犬が近づくと、カメは甲羅の中に引っ込んだ。actionsituationmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share後ずさりする, しりぞくTo move back or away, especially because of fear or disgust."The little boy was shrinking back from the barking dog. "小さな男の子は、吠える犬から後ずさりしていた。emotionmindhumansensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share収縮、縮小The act of one who, or that which, shrinks; act of becoming smaller or moving timidly away."The child's shrinking away from the large dog showed his fear. "大きな犬から子供が縮こまる様子は、彼の恐怖心を示した。actionphysicsprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading