Short
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British pronunciation/ʃˈɔːt/
American pronunciation/ˈʃɔɹt/
01

,

having a below-average distance between two points
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02

短的, 简短的

lasting for a brief time
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03

矮的, 低的

(of a person) having a height that is less than what is thought to be the average height
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04

缺乏的, 不足的

lacking a sufficient amount of something in general
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05

缺少, 不足

lacking an exact amount or number needed to meet a specific requirement or total
06

松脆的, 易碎的

(of pastry) easily broken apart due to a high amount of fat
07

短期的, 短暂的

(of decision-making and planning) focusing only on immediate outcomes without considering long-term effects
08

, 短音的

(of syllables and vowels) having a brief duration, specifically when referring to speech sounds or syllables
09

做空, 短线

selling a financial instrument that one does not own, hoping to buy it back at a lower price
Short
01

一杯烈酒, 小杯酒

a strong alcoholic drink served in a small amount
short definition and meaning

What is a "short"?

A short is a type of alcoholic drink made from a spirit, a mixer, and a garnish. It is usually served in a short glass, such as a rocks glass or a highball glass. A short typically consists of a spirit, such as vodka, gin, rum, or whiskey, a mixer, such as soda water, tonic water, or juice, and a garnish, such as a lime wedge or an orange slice. A short is usually served chilled or over ice, and is popular in many countries around the world. It can also be used to make a variety of cocktails, such as the Moscow Mule, the Gin and Tonic, and the Whiskey Sour.

02

游击手

the spot on a baseball field where the shortstop stands, usually between second and third base
2.1

游击手, 内场球员

the role or position of the player who is placed between second and third base on a baseball field
03

短路, 短路故障

an accident caused by two wires touching by mistake, making electricity flow the wrong way
04

短片, 短电影

a movie with a short duration, sometimes shown before the feature movie in a movie theater
short
01

突然, 猝然

in a sudden and unexpected manner, often catching others by surprise
02

简短地, 干净地

in a manner that results in a clean, straight cut across something
03

卖空

used to describe selling something without possessing it at the time of sale
04

简短地, 直接地

used to describe speaking or acting in a brief and blunt way that lacks politeness or consideration for others
05

意外地, 未准备地

in an unexpected or unprepared manner, often leading to a sudden challenge
06

突然, 简短地

in a manner that abruptly interrupts or stops something
to short
01

短路, 缩短

to cause a short circuit in an electrical device, leading to malfunction
02

少给, 扣减

to give someone less money than they are owed, often intentionally
Transitive

short

adj

shortish

adj

shortish

adj

shortly

adv

shortly

adv

shortness

n

shortness

n
example
例子
The dog's leash had a short chain, keeping him close while walking in crowded areas.
The short stretch of road between the two towns was well-maintained and easy to drive on.
The short distance between their houses made it convenient for them to visit each other frequently.
The short distance between the museum and the hotel made it convenient for tourists to explore the city on foot.
His explanation was short of details.
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