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单词 abbreviate
释义 abbreviate /əˈbriːvɪˌeɪt/ vt.
1.+ word, name将(...)缩写(或缩略)

He abbreviated his first name to Alec.他把自己的名字缩写成Alec。

to be abbreviated to sth被缩写为···;被缩略成···

'Compact disc' is usually abbreviated to 'CD'.compact disc 通常缩写为CD。

2.(summarize)+ speech, essay将…缩减
to abbreviate sth to sth将···缩减到…

Once the list is abbreviated to a few candidates, they will all be seen by the board.一旦名单缩减到几位候选人, 理事会便将接见他们。

3.<正式>+ contest, schedule, session将…缩短

The practice session was abbreviated due to heavy rain.训练课因大雨而缩短了。

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