elide

US /iˈlaɪd/
UK /iˈlaɪd/
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1.

省略, 删节

omit (a sound or syllable) when speaking

:
In casual speech, people often elide the 't' in 'often'.
在日常口语中,人们经常省略“often”中的“t”。
The poet chose to elide certain vowels for rhythmic effect.
诗人选择省略某些元音以达到韵律效果。
2.

合并, 融合

join together; merge

:
The two separate narratives elide into a single, cohesive story by the end.
这两个独立的叙事在结尾处合并成一个连贯的故事。
The director chose to elide the transition between scenes, creating a seamless flow.
导演选择合并场景之间的过渡,创造出无缝的流畅感。