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Chinese dictionary
- 1
v.draw back one's hand
为什么试一下你就缩手了呢？
Why would you try and draw back your hand?
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- 2
v.metashrink from doing something
病势危重，好几位名医都缩手了。
The patient's condition is so serious that several renowned doctors are loath to take any action.
我劝你缩手，不然你会陷入麻烦。
I advise you to give up, or you'll get into trouble.
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Word usage
- Separable word"缩" and "手" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
她立刻缩回手。
She drew back her hands at once.
这个小偷缩了手。
The thief drew back his hands.
他偷习惯了，缩不了手了。
He is used to stealing, so he can't shrink from stealing.