The snake began to constrict its prey, making it difficult for the animal to breathe.
蛇开始紧紧缠住猎物，使动物难以呼吸。
Cold weather causes blood vessels to constrict.
寒冷的天气会使血管收缩。
The tight collar constricted his neck.
紧绷的领子勒住了他的脖子。
Too many rules can constrict creativity.
规定太多会束缚创造力。
What is a synonym for “constrict”?
D — compress. “constrict” means v. to make narrower or tighter
Wrapping the bandage far too tightly can ______ the flow of blood.
A — constrict. “constrict” means v. to make narrower or tighter
constrict — v. to make narrower or tighter. In Chinese: v. 压缩，收紧.
constrict is pronounced /kənˈstrɪkt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: con · strict.
“constrict” means to make narrower or tighter. Examples: (1) The snake began to constrict its prey, making it difficult for the animal to breathe. (2) Cold weather causes blood vessels to constrict. (3) The tight collar constricted his neck. (4) Too many rules can constrict creativity.
compress, tighten, narrow, contract — all close in meaning to constrict (v. to make narrower or tighter).
Yes. constrict appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 800+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.
con-(together)+ strict(tight) → to constrict, tighten.