contract是一个英语单词，可以用作名词和动词，可以翻译为合同、契约、缩小等，作名词时翻译为“契约；合同；包工；承包商；(法律)婚约”；作动词时翻译为“签合同；缩小；订婚”。

以下是三个中英文例句：

The contract is signed by both parties.

合同由双方签署。

The company has a contract with the government.

这家公司与政府签订了合同。

They have a contract for the supply of goods.

他们签订了供应货物的合同。