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单词 constriction
释义
constriction
noun
uk
/kənˈstrɪk.ʃən/us
/kənˈstrɪk.ʃən/

constrictionnoun(TIGHTENING)

[CorU]
theprocessofbecomingtighterandnarrower, or something that makes youfeelthat this ishappening:
Hefelta constriction in hischest.
Highbloodpressurecan becausedby many things, but one of themajorcausesisbloodvesselconstriction.
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constrict
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  • Atworst, theairwayconstriction can belife-threatening.
  • Shemovedslightlytoeasethe constriction of theblackdress.
  • MrsStychfeltasuddenconstriction in herstomach.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Squeezing and grinding
  • compression
  • concertina
  • constrict
  • crush
  • firm
  • gnashyourteethidiom
  • mill
  • nip
  • noncompressible
  • pinch
  • pound
  • presser
  • pulp
  • pulverization
  • scrunch
  • snap
  • squash
  • squish
  • tamp
  • unmilled
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constrictionnoun(LIMIT)

[C]
alimit, or theprocessoflimitingorcontrollingsomething or someone:
限制；约束
The constrictions ofprisonlifewereinhuman.监狱生活对人的束缚是不人道的。
Even now heseekstoavoidthe constrictionsimposedon him by otherpeople.即使是现在，他也试图避免其他人强加给他的限制。
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constrict
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  • The constrictionsplacedon Wylde by hisbudgetareshapinghow heapproacheshis firstjob.
  • The constriction in thecreditmarketshas made it moredifficultandexpensivefordeveloperstoborrowmoney.
  • If you aretalkingabout theworkplacethere are a lot of constrictions and limitations.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Limiting and restricting
  • anti-libertarian
  • boundary
  • boxsomeone/somethingin
  • chain
  • chainsomeonetosomething
  • cramp
  • curb
  • curtail
  • curtailment
  • damage limitation
  • debilitating
  • hamstring
  • limit
  • limitation
  • limiting
  • localize
  • non-exempt
  • straitjacket
  • tempered
  • tiesomeonedown
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(Definition ofconstrictionfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)
constriction
noun
uk
/kənˈstrɪk.ʃən/us
/kənˈstrɪk.ʃən/

constrictionnoun(LIMIT)

[C]
alimit, or theprocessoflimitingorcontrollingsomething or someone
限制；约束
The constrictions ofprisonlifewereinhuman.监狱生活对人的束缚是不人道的。
Even now heseekstoavoidthe constrictionsimposedon him by otherpeople.即使是现在，他也试图避免其他人强加给他的限制。
See
constrict
More examples
  • The constrictionsplacedon Wylde by hisbudgetareshapinghow heapproacheshis firstjob.
  • The constriction in thecreditmarketshas made it moredifficultandexpensivefordeveloperstoborrowmoney.
  • If you aretalkingabout theworkplacethere are a lot of constrictions and limitations.

Examplesofconstriction

constriction
The airflow node deals with distinctions that have to do withconstrictionor obstruction of the vocal tract.
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Each spermatocyte connects with the rachis in a narrow, waist-likeconstriction(fig. 7).
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In some nuclei, constrictions appeared across the long axis.
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Chronicconstrictionof the infrarenal aorta or of the uterine arteries themselves most consistently raised blood pressure.
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Their smallness indicates a role within this wider, integrated network rather thanconstrictionborn of isolation.
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In the initial study, however, we could not clarify the factors that predict the likelihood ofconstriction.
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They demonstrated the dependence of the exchange on the density difference between layers at theconstriction, and therefore, on mixing conditions within the basin.
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There are approximately four water molecules around both ions in theconstrictionzone, where their hydration number appears to be minimum.
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The pouch is divided into two parts by a distinctconstrictionabout its anterior third.
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In speech, narrowing is used to change resonance in sounds that already haveconstrictionat the glottal and epiglottal levels.
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We have just seen that glottalconstrictioncreates strong feature-economy effects.
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The total magnetic field pressure at the anode edge of theconstrictionis higher than at the cathode edge.
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Gliosis is strongly implicated in the development and maintenance of persistent pain states following chronicconstrictioninjury of the sciatic nerve.
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The increase in lateral contact creates aconstrictionthat narrows the air channel and produces an automatic turbulence noise, leading to an affricated release.
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Aorticconstrictionwas treated with balloon angioplasty (6), surgery then balloon angioplasty (4), or surgery alone (1).
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