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short
Example
She wore a shirt with short sleeves to stay cool in the summer heat.
她穿了一件短袖衬衫，以在夏天的炎热中保持凉爽。
He preferred to wear short pants while exercising to allow for greater freedom of movement.
他更喜欢在运动时穿短裤，以便提供更大的活动自由度。
Example
I had a short chat with my neighbor this morning.
我今天早上和邻居短暂地聊了聊。
She gave me a short introduction to the project.
她给我简短地介绍了这个项目。
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矮, 身材矮小
(of a person) having a height that is less than what is thought to be the average height
Example
At just five feet tall, she was considered short compared to her classmates.
她身高只有五英尺，相较于同班同学被认为身材矮小。
The short man had to stand on his tiptoes to reach the top shelf at the grocery store.
这个矮个子男人不得不踮起脚尖才能够到杂货店的高架子。
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不足的, 缺乏的
lacking a sufficient amount of something in general
Example
The report was short on facts and figures.
We ’re running short on time to complete the project.
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不足的, 缺少的
lacking an exact amount or number needed to meet a specific requirement or total
Example
We are two apples short for the recipe.
The team is three players short for the match.
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酥松的, 酥脆的
(of pastry) easily broken apart due to a high amount of fat
Example
The pie crust was wonderfully short, crumbling at the touch of a fork.
饼皮酥松得令人惊艳，一碰到叉子就碎了。
Her shortbread cookies were perfectly short, melting in the mouth with each bite.
她的黄油曲奇饼干酥松得恰到好处，每一口都在嘴里融化。
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短视的, 目光短浅的
(of decision-making and planning) focusing only on immediate outcomes without considering long-term effects
Example
His short decision-making often led to long-term problems.
他短视的决策往往导致长期问题。
The company ’s short strategy ignored future market trends.
公司的短视战略忽视了未来市场趋势。
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短音的, 短促的
(of syllables and vowels) having a brief duration, specifically when referring to speech sounds or syllables
Example
The linguist emphasized the importance of recognizing short syllables in phonetics.
语言学家强调了在语音学中识别短促音节的重要性。
In the word “ cat, ” the vowel sound is short.
在单词“cat”中，元音的发音是短促的。
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卖空的, 做空的
selling a financial instrument that one does not own, hoping to buy it back at a lower price
Example
Investors who were short on oil futures profited when prices plummeted.
做空油期货的投资者在价格暴跌时获利。,卖空油期货的投资者在价格暴跌时获利。
Being short on the company ’s shares, she hoped to buy them back at a lower price.
她做空了公司的股票，希望以更低的价格买回这些股票。
Short
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.
Example
After a long day at work, he ordered a short of whiskey to unwind.
经过一天的辛劳，他点了一杯小酒来放松一下。
She raised her short of tequila in a toast to celebrate their success.
她举起了一杯小酒，祝酒庆祝他们的成功。
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游击手位置, 短安位
the spot on a baseball field where the shortstop stands, usually between second and third base
Example
The player at short made an incredible diving catch.
游击手位置的球员做出了一个不可思议的扑救。
During the game, the ball was hit directly to short.
比赛过程中，球直接被击向游击手位置，短安位。
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游击手, 短内野手
the role or position of the player who is placed between second and third base on a baseball field
Example
The short was quick to react and threw the runner out at first base.
游击手迅速反应，将跑者传给一垒出局。
Our team ’s short has the best fielding percentage in the league.
我们队的游击手在联赛中拥有最佳的守备率。
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短路, 短路故障
an accident caused by two wires touching by mistake, making electricity flow the wrong way
Example
The short in the circuit blew a fuse.
电路中的短路烧坏了一只熔断器。
A short in the wiring caused a small fire.
一个短路故障在电线中引发了一小火灾。
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短片, 短剧
a movie with a short duration, sometimes shown before the feature movie in a movie theater
Example
The film festival featured several shorts from emerging directors around the world.
电影节展映了来自世界各地的新兴导演的几部短片。
After the main feature, they screened a delightful animated short about a lost puppy.
在主影片后，他们放映了一部关于一只迷路的小狗的精彩动画短片。
short
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突然地, 猝然地
in a sudden and unexpected manner, often catching others by surprise
Example
He stopped short in a panic when he heard the loud crash.
他听到巨响时，突然地停住了，慌乱不已。
She answered the question short and bluntly, startling everyone in the room.
她突然地、猝然地、直接地回答了问题，令房间里的所有人都感到惊讶。
02
简短地, 直接地
in a manner that results in a clean, straight cut across something
Example
The knife sliced the apple short, dividing it neatly into two halves.
刀子简短地直接地切开了苹果，整齐地将其分成两半。
He chopped the carrot short, creating perfectly even pieces for the stew.
他简短地切了胡萝卜，制作出齐整均匀的块，用于炖汤。
03
卖空, 做空
used to describe selling something without possessing it at the time of sale
Example
The investor decided to sell the stock short, anticipating a decline in its value.
投资者决定做空这只股票，预计其价值将下降。
Traders often go short on commodities to hedge against price drops.
交易员通常通过卖空商品来对冲价格下跌。
Example
She replied short when asked about her plans for the weekend, not wanting to engage in small talk.
她在被问及周末计划时，简短地、粗暴地回答，不想参与闲聊。
He dismissed the proposal short, without giving any reasons for his decision.
他简短地、粗暴地否决了这个提议，毫不解释他的决定理由。
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意外地, 出乎意料地
in an unexpected or unprepared manner, often leading to a sudden challenge
Example
Despite studying all night, she fell short in the final exam.
尽管整晚学习，她在期末考试中意外地未能达到要求。
They had high hopes for the project, but it came up short of their expectations.
他们对这个项目寄予了厚望，但它意外地没有达到他们的期望。
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突然地, 简短地
in a manner that abruptly interrupts or stops something
Example
The ringing phone brought the meeting short, leaving many topics undiscussed.
电话铃声突然地、简短地打断了会议，许多话题未能得到讨论。
The power outage cut the show short, disappointing the audience.
停电突然而短地中断了演出，让观众失望。
to short
01
短路, 造成短路
to cause a short circuit in an electrical device, leading to malfunction
Example
The technician accidentally shorted the circuit while repairing the wiring.
Water leakage shorted the electrical panel, causing a power outage.
Example
She realized the vendor had shorted her after counting her change.
她在点算零钱后意识到卖家短付了她。
He felt frustrated when the clerk shorted him at the register.
他在收银台时感到沮丧，因为店员短付了他。
