shrink
Произношение: [ʃrɪŋk]
Слово
Контекст: «change in size»
(verb) to become smaller in size or amount. It's like when you put a sweater in the washing machine and it gets smaller. Things can shrink for many reasons, like heat or losing water.
Пример
The sweater shrank after I washed it in hot water.
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The balloon didn't shrink at all; it stayed just as big.
Пример
Why did the fruit shrink after being left out in the sun?
Контекст: «emotion»
(verb) to feel less confident or become more afraid in a situation. Imagine you're nervous about speaking in front of a big group, and you start to feel really small inside.
Пример
She didn't shrink from the challenge of speaking in front of everyone.
Пример
He didn't shrink back, even when facing his fears.
Пример
Do you sometimes feel like you want to shrink when you're nervous?
Контекст: «physical object»
(noun) a person who helps others with their feelings and thoughts, often about problems in life. This person listens and talks with you to help you feel better, like a friendly helper.
Пример
I visited my shrink today, and it helped me feel more relaxed.
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I don't think I need to see a shrink; I'm feeling fine.
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Have you ever thought about talking to a shrink?
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