新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

constrict

英  [kənˈstrɪkt]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • constricts , constricting , constricted

    1[I 不及物动词] 使收缩 , 收缩

    If a part of your body, especially your throat, is constricted or if it constricts, something causes it to become narrower.

    双语例句

    例:

    Severe migraines can be treated with a drug that constricts the blood vessels.

    严重偏头痛可以用一种收缩血管的药物来治疗。

    2[T 及物动词] 约束

    If something constricts you, it limits your actions so that you cannot do what you want to do.

    近义词

    limit

    双语例句

    例:

    She objects to the constant testing because it constricts her teaching style.

    她反对频繁地测试,因为这约束了她的教学风格。

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