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Shrunk Meaning in English

word · lemma: shrink

/ˈʃɹəŋk/
SHRUNGK
/ʃɹˈʌŋk/
sh-RUNK

释义

'Shrunk' is the past participle and past tense of 'shrink', meaning something became smaller in size, usually because of washing, heat, or drying.

用法与细微差别

'Shrunk' is mainly used for clothes ("My shirt has shrunk"), but can apply to anything that gets smaller. Often confused with 'shrank' (the simple past). Use 'has shrunk' for present perfect. Not used for abstract meanings, which keep 'shrink'.

例句

My jeans have shrunk after washing.

basic

The sweater shrunk in the dryer.

basic

My shoes have shrunk and don't fit anymore.

basic

The more I washed it, the more it shrunk.

natural

Has your shirt shrunk, or did you just grow?

natural

All my clothes have shrunk this winter—it's so annoying!

natural