单词 | abridge |
释义 | a·bridge (ə-brĭj) tr.v. a·bridged, a·bridg·ing, a·bridg·es 1. To reduce the length of (a written text); condense: The editor abridged the manuscript by cutting out two chapters. See Synonyms at shorten. 2. To limit; curtail: an unconstitutional law that abridged the rights of citizens. [Middle English abregen, from Old French abregier, from Late Latin abbreviāre, to shorten; see ABBREVIATE.] a·bridger n. |
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