contracted
Aussprache: [kənˈtræktɪd]
Wort
Kontext: „medical condition“
(verb) to become affected by a disease or illness. When a person gets sick from a virus or bacteria, we say they contracted it.
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She contracted the flu after spending time with a sick friend.
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He did not contract any illnesses during his travels.
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Have you ever contracted a cold during winter?
Kontext: „agreement“
(verb) to make a formal agreement or to take on a responsibility. If you sign a contract for a job, you contracted to do that work.
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They contracted a company to build their new house.
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She did not contract any new clients this month.
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Did you contract with anyone for the project?
Kontext: „size or length“
(adjective) something that is shorter or smaller than it was before. Like when a balloon gets smaller because air comes out, we say it is contracted.
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The contracted muscles helped him lift the heavy object.
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Her muscles are not contracted; they are relaxed and loose.
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Is your hand contracted or relaxed right now?
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