contraction

[kənˈtrækʃn]

释义

n.宫缩
Any of a series of sudden and involuntary tightenings of the uterine muscles occurring before or during childbirth.

例句
Phoebe: Oh! No, I-I think I just had a contraction.（Friends）
菲比：噢，不好，我刚宫缩了。（老友记）