크기, 양, 정도가 줄어들거나 짧아지는 과정
the process of becoming smaller or shorter in size, amount, or degree
예문:
"The bridge was designed to withstand the thermal contraction of the steel during winter."
"Cold temperatures cause the contraction of most materials."
근육이 짧아지고 팽팽해지는 과정으로, 흔히 움직임이나 통증을 유발함
the process in which a muscle becomes shorter and tighter, often causing movement or pain
예문:
"The rhythmic contraction of the heart is essential for circulating blood."
"He felt a sudden, painful contraction in his calf muscle while running."
출산 전이나 출산 중에 주기적으로 일어나는 자궁 근육의 수축
a shortening of the uterine muscles occurring at intervals before and during childbirth
예문:
"The nurse timed the frequency and duration of each contraction."
"She realized she was in labor when her contractions became regular."
글자를 생략하여 원래의 형태를 짧게 만든 단어나 어구
a word or group of words resulting from shortening an original form by omitting letters
예문:
"'Don't' is a common contraction of the words 'do not'."
"You should avoid using informal contractions in a professional business report."
경제 활동이 감소하거나 쇠퇴하는 시기
a period of economic decline or reduction in business activity
예문:
"The sudden contraction of the manufacturing sector led to widespread layoffs."
"Economists are predicting a significant contraction in the global market this year."
질병이나 병에 걸리거나 발생하는 과정
the process of catching or developing a disease or illness
예문:
"The contraction of the virus can be prevented with proper hygiene."
"The study focused on the contraction of malaria in tropical regions."