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/ˈkɒntræktʃ/ /kənˈtrækts/

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noun

合同，合约。

An agreement between two or more parties, to perform a specific job or work order, often temporary or of fixed duration and usually governed by a written agreement.

Examples :

"Marriage is a contract."

婚姻也是一种合约。

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noun

合同，合约。

An agreement which the law will enforce in some way. A legally binding contract must contain at least one promise, i.e., a commitment or offer, by an offeror to and accepted by an offeree to do something in the future. A contract is thus executory rather than executed.

Examples :

"The company signs contracts with its suppliers to ensure a steady supply of materials. "

公司与供应商签订合同，以确保稳定的材料供应。

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noun

合同法，合约法

A part of legal studies dealing with laws and jurisdiction related to contracts.

Examples :

""She enjoyed her 'contracts' class in law school, learning about how agreements become legally binding." "

她很喜欢法学院的“合同法”课，学到了协议是如何具有法律约束力的。

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noun

雇凶杀人的指令，死亡合同。

An order, usually given to a hired assassin, to kill someone.

Examples :

"The mafia boss put a contract out on the man who betrayed him."

黑手党老大发布了对那个背叛他的人的死亡合同。

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noun

定约，合约。

The declarer's undertaking to win the number of tricks bid with a stated suit as trump.

Examples :

""After bidding seven hearts, the declarer hoped their contracts would be fulfilled and they could win all the tricks." "

定约人在叫出七红心之后，希望他们的定约能够完成，并赢得所有牌墩。

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verb

收缩，缩小。

To draw together or nearer; to shorten, narrow, or lessen.

Examples :

"The metal bar contracts slightly when it gets cold. "

金属棒在变冷的时候会稍微收缩一点。

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verb

缩略，省略。

(grammar) To shorten by omitting a letter or letters or by reducing two or more vowels or syllables to one.

Examples :

"The word "cannot" often contracts to "can't" in everyday speech and writing. "

在日常口语和写作中，“cannot”这个词经常缩略成“can't”。

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verb

签订合同，订约。

To enter into a contract with.

Examples :

"The company contracts with local farmers to supply fresh produce for the cafeteria. "

这家公司与当地农民签订合同，为员工餐厅供应新鲜农产品。

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verb

签订合同，订立契约

To enter into, with mutual obligations; to make a bargain or covenant for.

Examples :

"The students contract to complete their homework in exchange for extra credit. "

为了获得额外学分，学生们签订合同，保证完成他们的作业。

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verb

合同，签约，订约。

To make an agreement or contract; to covenant; to agree; to bargain.

Examples :

"to contract for carrying the mail"

签订运输邮件的合同

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verb

招致，染上。

To bring on; to incur; to acquire.

Examples :

"She contracted the habit of smoking in her teens."

她十几岁的时候染上了吸烟的习惯。

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verb

感染，染上.

To gain or acquire (an illness).

Examples :

"During the flu season, many students contract the illness from their classmates. "

在流感季节，很多学生会从同学那里感染这种疾病。

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verb

皱缩，收缩

To draw together so as to wrinkle; to knit.

Examples :

"The bright sunlight made her squint, and her forehead contracts in tiny lines. "

明媚的阳光让她眯起了眼睛，额头也皱了起来，显出细小的纹路。

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verb

订婚，订盟。

To betroth; to affiance.

Examples :

"In the historical drama, the wealthy merchant contracts his daughter to a nobleman to secure a powerful alliance. "

在这部历史剧中，富商为了巩固强大的联盟，将女儿许配给了一位贵族。