to shorten
01
缩短, 减少
to decrease the length of something
Transitive: to shorten sth
例子
The tailor shortened the trousers to fit the customer's height.
裁缝缩短了裤子以适合顾客的身高。
He shortened the curtains to fit the new window.
他缩短了窗帘以适应新窗户。
02
缩短，减少
to have a decrease in length of time or duration
Intransitive
例子
The days began to shorten as autumn approached.
随着秋天的临近，白天开始变短。
The lifespan of the flowers shortens as temperatures drop, causing them to wither more quickly.
随着温度下降，花的寿命缩短，导致它们更快枯萎。
03
缩短, 删节
to edit a text by removing or modifying parts that are considered unnecessary
Transitive: to shorten a text
例子
The editor decided to shorten the article by removing sections that contained sensitive information.
编辑决定通过删除包含敏感信息的部分来缩短文章。
In order to comply with publishing guidelines, the author had to shorten the novel.
为了符合出版指南，作者不得不缩短小说。
04
缩短, 减少
to reduce the length of time or duration of something
Transitive: to shorten duration of something
例子
She shortens her commute by taking a more direct route.
她通过选择更直接的路线缩短了通勤时间。
The team is currently shortening the meeting to focus on key points.
团队目前正在缩短会议以专注于关键点。
词汇树
shortened
shortener
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