abridge
To shorten a piece of writing, such as a book, play, or speech, by omitting sections while maintaining the essential meaning. It can also refer to the act of reducing or curtailing rights, privileges, or authority.
مثالها
3 از 5She decided to read the abridged version of 'War and Peace' to save time.
She chose to read a shortened version of the book to save time.
The government must not abridge the constitutional rights of its citizens.
The government should not limit or reduce the rights of its people.
Can you abridge your explanation? We're already running late for the movie.
Can you make your story shorter because we are late?
خانواده کلمه
راهنمای حفظ
Think of 'a bridge' — a bridge is a shortcut that gets you across the water faster; an 'abridged' book is a shortcut through the story.
آزمون سریع
The publisher released an _______ version of the encyclopedia to make it more affordable for families.
درسته!
پاسخ صحیح این است: abridged
مثالها
She decided to read the abridged version of 'War and Peace' to save time.
everydayShe chose to read a shortened version of the book to save time.
The government must not abridge the constitutional rights of its citizens.
formalThe government should not limit or reduce the rights of its people.
Can you abridge your explanation? We're already running late for the movie.
informalCan you make your story shorter because we are late?
The editor asked the author to abridge the manuscript by fifty pages for the final publication.
academicThe editor requested the author to shorten the long document for printing.
We need to abridge the quarterly report to highlight only the most critical data points.
businessWe must shorten the business report to focus on the most important information.
خانواده کلمه
ترکیبهای رایج
عبارات رایج
abridge the freedom of
to restrict the liberty of a person or group
heavily abridged
significantly shortened from the original
abridge the distance
to make a path or journey shorter (rare/literary)
اغلب اشتباه گرفته میشود با
Abbreviate refers to shortening words or phrases (like 'Dr.' for 'Doctor'), whereas abridge refers to shortening entire texts or limiting rights.
نکات کاربردی
Use 'abridge' primarily when discussing the editing of literature or the legal restriction of rights. It implies that while the length is reduced, the core substance or 'soul' of the work remains.
اشتباهات رایج
Learners often use 'abbreviate' when they mean they are reading a shorter version of a book; remember that books are 'abridged,' not 'abbreviated.'
راهنمای حفظ
Think of 'a bridge' — a bridge is a shortcut that gets you across the water faster; an 'abridged' book is a shortcut through the story.
ریشه کلمه
From the Middle English 'abregen,' which comes from the Old French 'abregier,' based on the Latin 'abbreviare' (from 'brevis' meaning short).
الگوهای دستوری
بافت فرهنگی
In many English-speaking educational systems, students often read 'abridged' versions of Shakespeare or Dickens to introduce them to the stories without the complexity of archaic language.
آزمون سریع
The publisher released an _______ version of the encyclopedia to make it more affordable for families.
درسته!
پاسخ صحیح این است: abridged
واژگان مرتبط
لغات مرتبط
proceed
C1The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.
individual
C1Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.
appropriately
B2To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.
region
B2A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.
resource
B2A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
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