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shrinking
UK
/ˈʃrɪŋkɪŋ/
US
/ˈʃrɪŋkɪŋ/
shrinkings
pl
Translations
The shrinking of the ice caps is a major concern for environmentalists.
Le rétrécissement des calottes glaciaires est une préoccupation majeure pour les environnementalistes.
Additional translations
Definitions
The shrinking of the ice caps is a major concern for environmentalists.
After months of stress, he decided a little shrinking might help.
Translations
His shrinking demeanor made it difficult for him to make new friends.
Son attitude timide lui rendait difficile de se faire de nouveaux amis.
The shrinking budget forced the company to cut costs.
Le budget rétrécissant a forcé l’entreprise à réduire les coûts.
Definitions
The shrinking budget forced the company to cut costs.
His shrinking demeanor made it difficult for him to make new friends.
shrinking
Gerund
shrank
Past Simple
shrunk
Past Participle
shrinking
Gerund
UK
/ʃrɪŋk/
US
/ʃrɪŋk/
Translations
The sweater will shrink if you wash it in hot water.
Le pull rétrécira si tu le laves à l’eau chaude.
She shrank away from the spider crawling on the wall.
Elle recula devant l’araignée qui rampait sur le mur.
Definitions
The sweater will shrink if you wash it in hot water.
She shrank away from the spider crawling on the wall.
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After experiencing anxiety, she decided to see a shrink to help her cope.
The store installed new cameras to cut down on shrink caused by shoplifting.
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He stared at the shrunken apple that had been left in the sun.