英语词汇“abridge”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词

abridge

释义

Verb: abridge u'brij

Reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
- foreshorten, abbreviate, shorten, cut, contract, reduce
Lessen, diminish, or curtail
"the new law might abridge our freedom of expression"

Derived forms: abridged, abridging, abridges

See also: abridgement, abridger

Type of: curb, curtail, cut back, decrease, lessen, minify, restrict

Encyclopedia: Abridge

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