abridged

• 形容书籍、演讲或其他文本经过删减或压缩，通常删去较不重要的部分。

Describes a book, speech, or other text that has been shortened or condensed, usually by removing less important parts.

1. Shortened versionB2formal

   A text or work that has been reduced in length while retaining the main content.

   删节版

   • The abridged edition of the novel is perfect for students.
   • She read an abridged version of the classic novel.
   • The publisher released an abridged audiobook for commuters.

   同义词abbreviatedcompactconciseshortened

   反义词completeentirefullunabridged

• 动词，指缩短文本、讲话或书面作品，同时保留其主要内容。

A verb meaning to shorten a text, speech, or piece of writing while retaining its essential content.

1. Shorten a textB2formal

   To reduce the length of a written work while preserving its essential content.

   删节

   • The publisher decided to abridge the novel for younger readers.
   • She abridged the report to fit the word limit.
   • The classic book was abridged into a 200-page version.

   同义词abbreviatecompresscondensecutdigestepitomizereduceshorten

   反义词amplifyelaborateexpandextendlengthen

2. Reduce or curtailC1formal

   To make something shorter or less in duration, scope, or extent.

   缩短

   • The speaker abridged his speech due to time constraints.
   • The company abridged the training program to save costs.
   • They abridged the meeting to only essential topics.

   同义词abbreviatecondensecurtailcutdiminishlessenreduceshortentruncate

   反义词augmentenlargeexpandextendincreaselengthenprolong