abridge
verb
UK/əˈbrɪdʒ/
US/əˈbrɪdʒ/
Definitions of abridge verb
shorten(缩短)
- Transitive(及物动词)
To shorten a written text, speech, or other content by removing less essential parts while retaining the main idea.
删减；节略；缩短
The research report was significantly abridged to make it easier for readers to understand.
这份研究报告经过大幅删减，以便读者更容易理解。
The abridged version of this classic novel is more suitable for younger readers.
这本经典小说的节略版更适合年轻读者。
Due to time constraints, he had to abridge his speech.
由于时间限制，他不得不缩短他的演讲。