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词汇 shrink from
释义
Phr V
shrink from
shrinks, shrinking, shrank, shrunk
American & Australian pt also shrunk, American & Australian pp also shrunken
shrink from sth/doing sth
to avoid doing something that is difficult or unpleasantoften negative
He's not one to shrink from responsibilities.She does not shrink from expressing controversial opinions.
phraseshrink from1. 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

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.

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.
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