신체 부위나 통로 등을 압박하여 좁게 만들거나 수축시키다.
To make or become narrower, especially by encircling pressure or the contraction of muscles.
예문:
"The medication helps to constrict the blood vessels to reduce swelling."
"He felt his throat constrict with emotion as he began to speak."
성장, 발전, 자유 등을 억누르거나 제한하다.
To inhibit or restrict the natural development, freedom, or scope of something.
예문:
"Strict government regulations can constrict the growth of small businesses."
"Fear of failure should not be allowed to constrict your creative potential."
뱀 등이 먹잇감을 몸으로 감아 압박하여 죽이다.
Of a snake, to coil around and squeeze prey in order to kill it by asphyxiation.
예문:
"A boa constrictor will constrict its prey before swallowing it whole."
"The predator's primary strategy is to constrict the target's ribcage."