What does contract mean?

A legally binding agreement between people or organisations. To become smaller or make something smaller. To catch or develop a disease.

How is contract pronounced?

UK /ˈkɒntrækt/, US /ˈkɑːntrækt/.

/ˈkɒntrækt/ · /ˈkɑːntrækt/

CEFR level B2Topic WorkWord #5053 in the learning path

合同；契约

n. A legally binding agreement between people or organisations.

合同；契约

v. To become smaller or make something smaller.

收缩；缩小

v. To catch or develop a disease.

感染；患上

Read the contract carefully before you agree to sign it.

同意签字之前，要仔细阅读合同。

A clear employment contract protects both workers and employers by defining responsibilities, working hours and payment terms.

明确的劳动合同通过规定职责、工作时间和薪酬条款，保护员工和雇主双方的权益。

名词重音在前；动词英/kənˈtrækt/，美同。

What does contract mean?: A legally binding agreement between people or organisations. To become smaller or make something smaller. To catch or develop a disease.
How is contract pronounced?: UK /ˈkɒntrækt/, US /ˈkɑːntrækt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.