shrink音标为英式发音[ʃrɪŋk]，美式发音[ʃrɪŋk]。

shrink作为动词，基本含义是“收缩；缩小”，指物体体积或尺寸的减小，也可用于抽象概念如数量、价值的减少。作为名词时，它是“精神病学家；心理学家”的俚语说法，尤指心理医生。

短语搭配：
shrink from something 退缩不做某事
shrink wrap 收缩包装
shrink back 畏缩
shrink into oneself 变得沉默寡言
shrink fit 冷缩配合

例句：
1 The wool sweater will shrink if you wash it in hot water.
这件羊毛衫用热水洗会缩水。

2 The company profits continue to shrink this quarter.
公司利润本季度持续萎缩。

3 She didnt shrink from her responsibilities as a leader.
她没有回避作为领导的责任。

4 They used shrink wrap to protect the furniture during moving.
他们用收缩包装保护搬运中的家具。

5 The boy shrank back in fear when he saw the big dog.
男孩看到大狗时害怕地往后退。

6 After the failure, he shrank into himself and spoke to no one.
失败后他变得沉默寡言，不跟任何人说话。

7 The metal parts are joined by shrink fit technology.
这些金属部件通过冷缩配合技术连接。

8 Many people shrink at the thought of public speaking.
许多人想到公开演讲就会退缩。

9 The economy is shrinking due to the global crisis.
由于全球危机，经济正在萎缩。

10 He decided to see a shrink to deal with his anxiety.
他决定去看心理医生治疗焦虑问题。