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shrunken

/ˈʃrʌŋkən/ /ˈʃrʊŋkən/

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verb

縮める, 縮小する

To cause to become smaller.

Examples :

"The dryer shrank my sweater."

乾燥機が私のセーターを縮めてしまった。

physics science

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verb

縮む, 収縮する

To become smaller; to contract.

Examples :

"This garment will shrink when wet."

この衣服は濡れると縮みます。

appearance condition

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verb

すくむ, 縮こまる

To cower or flinch.

Examples :

"Molly shrank away from the blows of the whip."

モリーは鞭の打撃からすくんだ。

body action sensation

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verb

縮む, 撤退する

To draw back; to withdraw.

Examples :

"Feeling overwhelmed by the project, Sarah shrunken from the meeting. "

プロジェクトに圧倒され、サラは会議から撤退した。

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verb

退く, しりぞく

To withdraw or retire, as from danger.

Examples :

"The turtle shrunken into its shell when the dog approached. "

犬が近づくと、カメは甲羅の中に引っ込んだ。

action being condition

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verb

すくむ, しりぞく

To move back or away, especially because of fear or disgust.

Examples :

"The child shrunken back when the barking dog approached. "

吠える犬が近づくと、子供はすくみました。

sensation emotion mind

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adjective

縮んだ, 収縮した

Reduced in size as a result of shrinkage; shrivelled.

Examples :

"The wool sweater accidentally went in the dryer and came out shrunken, now it's too small to wear. "

ウールのセーターが誤って乾燥機に入って縮んでしまい、小さすぎて着られなくなりました。

appearance condition