English Dictionary

shrink

/ˈʃɹɪŋk/

verb

(transitive) To cause to become smaller. / (intransitive) To become smaller; to contract. / (intransitive) To cower or flinch. / (transitive) To draw back; to withdraw.

He used a hot iron to shrink the shirt.

意味（1）

(transitive) To cause to become smaller.

The dryer shrank my sweater.

意味（2）

(intransitive) To become smaller; to contract.

This garment will shrink when wet.

意味（3）

(intransitive) To cower or flinch.

Molly shrank away from the blows of the whip.

意味（4）

(transitive) To draw back; to withdraw.

The Libyc Hammon ſhrinks his horn,

意味（5）

(intransitive, figuratively) To withdraw or retire, as from danger.

What happier natures shrink at with affright, / The hard inhabitant contends is right.

意味（6）

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