contraction

關於contraction的翻譯

收縮,縮寫式,害病

contraction definition

1. (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
2. a word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds
• examples: `won't' is a contraction of `will not'
• examples: `o'clock' is a contraction of `of the clock'
3. the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope