英语词组shrink是什么意思，短语翻译、用法及例句-英语词组固定搭配大全

shrinking violet

A negative term for a very shy person. After years of being seen as nothing more than a shrinking violet, Christine decided to overcome her fears and start talking to strangers.

shrink back

To recede or recoil. The way the gums are shrinking back from your teeth is a clear sign of gingivitis. The child shrank back when we approached the house.

shrink from (someone or something)

1. To recede or recoil from someone or something. The way the gums are shrinking from your teeth is a clear sign of gingivitis. The child shrank from the men as they approached the house.

2. To avoid or neglect some action, duty, or responsibility. You wanted to lead this branch, which means you can't shrink from the thornier aspects of the job. We need someone who won't shrink from making tough decisions.

pink it and shrink it

slang A strategy used in marketing and producing goods for women in which an existing product (especially one for men) is simply made smaller and pink. The variant "shrink it and pink it" is also used. What genius applied "pink it and shrink it" to sports jerseys? I don't want a jersey that's pink and sparkly, thank you very much!

shrink it and pink it

slang A strategy used in marketing and producing goods for women in which an existing product (especially one for men) is simply made smaller and pink. The variant "pink it and shrink it" is also used. What genius applied "shrink it and pink it" to sports jerseys? I don't want a jersey that's pink and sparkly, thank you very much!

shrinking violet

Fig. someone who is very shy and not assertive. I am not exactly a shrinking violet, but I don't have the guts to say what you said to her.

shrinking violet, a

An extremely shy person, as in She was a shrinking violet until she went away to college. This metaphoric idiom refers to the flower, but the precise allusion is unclear, since violets thrive under a variety of conditions and often are considered a garden weed. [Early 1900s]

a shrinking violet

If you describe someone as a shrinking violet, you mean that they are very shy. Give him a tough assignment and he turns into a shrinking violet. None of the women he paints could be described as shrinking violets. Note: You can say that someone is no shrinking violet to mean that they are very self-confident. Amber is no shrinking violet. She is a brash colourful character. Note: In the past, violets were considered to be a symbol of modesty, because of their small size and the fact that the flowers remain hidden among the leaves until they open.

shrinking violet

an exaggeratedly shy person. informal

2004 Sunday Times Clough was no shrinking violet. He had absolute belief in himself and his methods, and wasn't afraid to say so to anybody.

a ˌshrinking ˈviolet

(humorous) a very shy person who is easily frightened: I can’t imagine why a dynamic young woman like her is marrying a shrinking violet like him.

shrink back

To draw back instinctively, as in alarm; recoil: The dog shrank back in fear when I raised my hand.

shrink from

1. To draw back instinctively from someone or something; recoil from someone or something: The cat shrank from my touch.

2. To show reluctance to engage in or do something; hesitate to perform something, especially out of fear: I will not shrink from my duty as captain to defend the ship. They will not shrink from prosecuting each of us if they catch us stealing.

shrink

n. a psychoanalyst or psychotherapist. I dropped a bundle on a shrink, but it didn’t help me.

shrinking violet, a

A very shy individual. Why the violet, a small but common shade-loving perennial, should be chosen to designate shyness is unclear. On the contrary, violets can boldly take over patches of ground, and gardeners may even find them difficult to eradicate from unwanted spaces. Nevertheless, the phrase has been used since the early 1900s. The Listener stated (July 22, 1976), “Frayn has not forgotten the underdog. . . . The shrinking violet . . . is the most dangerous plant in the glades of privilege.”

shrinking violet

A shy person. The violet flower gives the impression of shyness, growing as it does close to the protective ground and often beneath other plants, shrubs and trees. Compared to other larger foliage, violets do seem to look as though they are shrinking, growing smaller. As applied to shy people, the phrase first appeared in both America and Great Britain in the 1820s.

词组	shrink
释义	shrink Theme: DOCTOR n. a psychoanalyst or psychotherapist. I dropped a bundle on a shrink, but it didn't help me.The shrink says I have to take these pills to help me get off the drug habit. shrink noun a psychiatrist or therapist. From the longer and older HEADSHRINKER US, 1966 phraseshrink[shrank, shrunk, shrinking] shrink away 1. shrink away to move back and away from someone or something, especially because you are frightened or you do not want them to touch you+ from "You're disgusting," Nell said to him, shrinking away from him and shivering.■ SIMILAR TO: shrink back, shrink from2. shrink away to try to avoid doing or being involved in something that is unpleasant+ from Verity was a shy, nervous girl, who always shrank away from unpleasantness of any sort.shrink away from doing sth Most of the workers shrank away from saying anything that might annoy their boss.■ SIMILAR TO: shy away from shrink back shrink back to move back and away from something or someone, especially because you are frightened or you do not want them to touch you+ against "Well?" the teacher asked in a voice that made all four of her students shrink back against the wall.+ into As the men neared her hiding place, Tilly shrank back into the shadows. shrink from 1. shrink from sth often negative to feel very unwilling to do something, or to deliberately avoid doing something, especially because it is unpleasant or difficult: The former Prime Minister never shrank from her duties as leader, even when she was faced with tough opposition. These were men would not shrink from violence.shrink from doing sth He did not shrink form doing what he thought was right.■ SIMILAR TO: shy away from2. shrink from sb/sth to move back and away from someone or something, especially because you are frightened or you do not want them to touch you: Maureen felt herself shrinking from him, preparing to run if she had to.■ SIMILAR TO: shrink away, shrink back shrinking violet A negative term for a very shy person. After years of being seen as nothing more than a shrinking violet, Christine decided to overcome her fears and start talking to strangers. shrink back To recede or recoil. The way the gums are shrinking back from your teeth is a clear sign of gingivitis. The child shrank back when we approached the house. shrink from (someone or something) 1. To recede or recoil from someone or something. The way the gums are shrinking from your teeth is a clear sign of gingivitis. The child shrank from the men as they approached the house. 2. To avoid or neglect some action, duty, or responsibility. You wanted to lead this branch, which means you can't shrink from the thornier aspects of the job. We need someone who won't shrink from making tough decisions. pink it and shrink it slang A strategy used in marketing and producing goods for women in which an existing product (especially one for men) is simply made smaller and pink. The variant "shrink it and pink it" is also used. What genius applied "pink it and shrink it" to sports jerseys? I don't want a jersey that's pink and sparkly, thank you very much! shrink it and pink it slang A strategy used in marketing and producing goods for women in which an existing product (especially one for men) is simply made smaller and pink. The variant "pink it and shrink it" is also used. What genius applied "shrink it and pink it" to sports jerseys? I don't want a jersey that's pink and sparkly, thank you very much! shrinking violet Fig. someone who is very shy and not assertive. I am not exactly a shrinking violet, but I don't have the guts to say what you said to her. shrinking violet, a An extremely shy person, as in She was a shrinking violet until she went away to college. This metaphoric idiom refers to the flower, but the precise allusion is unclear, since violets thrive under a variety of conditions and often are considered a garden weed. [Early 1900s] a shrinking violet If you describe someone as a shrinking violet, you mean that they are very shy. Give him a tough assignment and he turns into a shrinking violet. None of the women he paints could be described as shrinking violets. Note: You can say that someone is no shrinking violet to mean that they are very self-confident. Amber is no shrinking violet. She is a brash colourful character. Note: In the past, violets were considered to be a symbol of modesty, because of their small size and the fact that the flowers remain hidden among the leaves until they open. shrinking violet an exaggeratedly shy person. informal 2004 Sunday Times Clough was no shrinking violet. He had absolute belief in himself and his methods, and wasn't afraid to say so to anybody. a ˌshrinking ˈviolet (humorous) a very shy person who is easily frightened: I can’t imagine why a dynamic young woman like her is marrying a shrinking violet like him. shrink back v. To draw back instinctively, as in alarm; recoil: The dog shrank back in fear when I raised my hand. shrink from v. 1. To draw back instinctively from someone or something; recoil from someone or something: The cat shrank from my touch. 2. To show reluctance to engage in or do something; hesitate to perform something, especially out of fear: I will not shrink from my duty as captain to defend the ship. They will not shrink from prosecuting each of us if they catch us stealing. shrink n. a psychoanalyst or psychotherapist. I dropped a bundle on a shrink, but it didn’t help me. shrinking violet, a A very shy individual. Why the violet, a small but common shade-loving perennial, should be chosen to designate shyness is unclear. On the contrary, violets can boldly take over patches of ground, and gardeners may even find them difficult to eradicate from unwanted spaces. Nevertheless, the phrase has been used since the early 1900s. The Listener stated (July 22, 1976), “Frayn has not forgotten the underdog. . . . The shrinking violet . . . is the most dangerous plant in the glades of privilege.” shrinking violet A shy person. The violet flower gives the impression of shyness, growing as it does close to the protective ground and often beneath other plants, shrubs and trees. Compared to other larger foliage, violets do seem to look as though they are shrinking, growing smaller. As applied to shy people, the phrase first appeared in both America and Great Britain in the 1820s.
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