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constricting

/kənˈstrɪktɪŋ/ /kɑnˈstrɪktɪŋ/

Meanings
verb

收缩，压缩.

To narrow, especially by application of pressure.

Examples :

"The tight bandage was constricting his arm, making it hard to move. "
太紧的绷带压迫着他的手臂，让他很难活动.
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Related Words

Illustration uncomfortable

uncomfortable adjective

/ʌnˈkʌm.fə.tə.bəl/ /ʌnˈkʌm.fɚ.tə.bəl/

不舒服，难受

"The class squirmed and fidgeted in the uncomfortable new chairs."

学生们在新椅子上扭来扭去，坐得很不舒服。

Illustration restrict

restrict verb

/ɹɪˈstɹɪkt/

限制，约束，限定

"After suffering diahrroea, the patient was restricted to a diet of rice, cold meat, and yoghurt."

腹泻之后，医生限制病人只能吃米饭、冷肉和酸奶这些食物。

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

特别，尤其。

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

我妹妹很乐于助人，尤其是在整理东西方面。

Illustration collar

collar noun

/ˈkɒl.ə/ /ˈkɑ.lɚ/

衣领，领子

"The dog wore a bright red collar to help keep it from getting lost. "

这只狗戴着一个鲜红色的项圈，这样可以防止它走丢。

Illustration making

making noun

/ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

制作，构成。

"The intricate making of the model airplane showcased the student's skill. "

这款精巧的模型飞机的制作，展现了学生的精湛技艺。

Illustration hard

hard noun

/hɑːd/ /hɑɹd/

硬滩，硬地。

"The boat was hauled out of the water using the nearby hard. "

船是被拖到附近那片便于拖船上岸的硬滩上去了。

Illustration bandage

bandage noun

/ˈbændɪdʒ/

绷带，敷料

"After the soccer game, the player needed a bandage for his scraped knee. "

足球比赛后，那个球员膝盖擦伤了，需要用绷带包扎一下。

Illustration application

application noun

/aplɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/

应用, 施用

"The application of this cream should reduce the swelling."

这个药膏的施用应该能减轻肿胀。

Illustration narrow

narrow noun

/ˈnæɹəʊ/ /ˈnæɹoʊ/

海峡， 隘口

"the narrows of New York harbor"

纽约港的隘口

Illustration breathing

breathing verb

/ˈbɹiːðɪŋ/

呼吸，喘气

"The runner was breathing heavily after the long race. "

长跑过后，那个跑步的人喘得很厉害。

Illustration limit

limit noun

/ˈlɪmt/ /ˈlɪmɪt/

限制，界限

"There are several existing limits to executive power."

行政权力目前存在一些限制。

Illustration pressure

pressure noun

[ˈpɹɛʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈpɹɛʃ.ɚ]

压力，压强。

"Apply pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding."

给伤口施加压力，止住出血。