a reduction in the size of something, or the process of becoming smaller

Synthetic fabrics are less susceptible to shrinkage than natural ones. 化纤布料比天然布料不易缩水。

Research increasingly shows a substantial thinning of Arctic ice and 5 percent shrinkage in its overall cover. 越来越多的研究显示北冰洋的冰层严重变薄，总覆盖面积减少了百分之五。