"narrows" in Chinese (Simplified)
变窄处变窄(动词)
Definition
“Narrows” 是 “narrow” 的复数形式,指多个狭窄区段,通常出现在河流或陆地。作为动词,意思是变窄或使变窄。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
作名词常用 the narrows 指特定河流或地带的狭窄部分。作动词时,可指物理空间变窄,也可比喻(如机会减少)。常在地名中见到,如“the narrows”。
Examples
The river narrows as you go upstream.
这条河往上游**变窄**了。
There are dangerous narrows near the waterfall.
瀑布附近有危险的**变窄处**。
The road narrows after the bridge.
桥后道路**变窄**了。
Competition narrows your chances of getting the job.
竞争会**减少**你获得这份工作的机会。
We paddled through the rocky narrows at sunset.
我们在日落时分划过那些布满岩石的**变窄处**。
My patience really narrows when people are rude.
当人们无礼时,我的耐心真的**变小**了。