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复数形式
abbreviations
1
the act of making something shorter by leaving out parts
- The abbreviation of the title made it easier to fit on the cover.
- The editor suggested abbreviation to reduce repetition.
- The abbreviation of the report saved several pages.
- Abbreviation can make long phrases more manageable.
- The manual relies heavily on abbreviation for clarity.
2
缩写, 缩略语
the shortened form of a word, etc.
An abbreviation is a shortened form of a word or phrase, created by using only a few of its letters or syllables to make it quicker to write or say. Common examples include "Dr." for "Doctor" or "etc." for "et cetera". Some abbreviations are formed by taking the initial letters of a series of words, such as "NASA" for "National Aeronautics and Space Administration". Abbreviations are widely used in everyday language, writing, and specialized fields to save time or space while still conveying the full meaning of the original term.
- The abbreviation 'CEO' stands for Chief Executive Officer.
缩写 'CEO' 代表Chief Executive Officer。
- In formal writing, it is important to spell out the term before using its abbreviation.
在正式写作中，重要的是在使用缩写之前先拼出该术语。
- The textbook provided a key for all the abbreviations used throughout the chapters.
教科书提供了所有章节中使用的缩写的关键。
- When writing a report, be sure to define any abbreviations the first time you use them.
撰写报告时，请确保在第一次使用任何缩写时对其进行定义。