shrinkageshrink•age /'ʃrɪŋkɪdʒ/

n U

1. 收缩；缩水；收缩量(或程度)

• There has been some shrinkage of the sweater in the wash. 这件毛衣洗后缩了些水。

• muscle shrinkage 肌肉萎缩

2. 减少，低落

• a shrinkage in stock value 股票市场的低落