abridge

US /əˈbrɪdʒ/
UK /əˈbrɪdʒ/
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1.

删节, 缩短

shorten (a book, movie, or speech) without losing the sense of the original

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The editor decided to abridge the novel for younger readers.
编辑决定为年轻读者删节这部小说。
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The documentary was abridged to fit the television slot.
这部纪录片被删节以适应电视播放时间。
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shortencutcondensesummarizetruncate
2.

限制, 削减

lessen, diminish, or curtail

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The new law will abridge the rights of citizens.
新法律将限制公民的权利。
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His freedom was abridged by the strict rules.
他的自由受到严格规则的限制。
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curtaildiminishreducerestrictlimit
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abridgment