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。
What is a synonym for “constrict”?
B — 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.
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。)
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 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
con-(together)+ strict(tight) → to constrict, tighten.