shrinkage
noun /ˈʃrɪŋkɪdʒ/
/ˈʃrɪŋkɪdʒ/
[uncountable]- the process of becoming smaller in size; the amount by which something becomes smaller
缩小;收缩;收缩量;收缩程度 - the shrinkage of heavy industry
重工业的萎缩 - She bought a slightly larger size to allow for shrinkage.
她买了一件尺码稍大的以防缩水。
- the shrinkage of heavy industry