Definitions
v. To shorten a written work while keeping its main content.
删节；节略
Example
The publisher abridged the novel for younger readers.
出版社为较年幼的读者推出了这部小说的删节版。
Publishers often abridge classic novels to make them more accessible to students with limited reading experience.
出版社经常删节经典小说，使阅读经验有限的学生更容易读懂。
Collocations
- abridge a novel
- an abridged edition
- an abridged version
Word family
- abridged (adj.)
- abridgement (n.)
- unabridged (adj.)
Synonyms
- shorten
- condense
Antonyms
- expand
Usage tip
删去部分内容但保留主干，不等同于写摘要。
FAQ
- What does abridge mean?
- To shorten a written work while keeping its main content.
- How is abridge pronounced?
- UK /əˈbrɪdʒ/, US /əˈbrɪdʒ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
