C1 verb 격식체

abridge

/əˈbrɪdʒ/

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.

예시

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1

She 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.

2

The government must not abridge the constitutional rights of its citizens.

The government should not limit or reduce the rights of its people.

3

Can you abridge your explanation? We're already running late for the movie.

Can you make your story shorter because we are late?

어휘 가족

명사
abridgment
Verb
abridge
형용사
abridged
관련
brevity
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암기 팁

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.

빠른 퀴즈

The publisher released an _______ version of the encyclopedia to make it more affordable for families.

정답!

정답은: abridged

예시

1

She decided to read the abridged version of 'War and Peace' to save time.

everyday

She chose to read a shortened version of the book to save time.

2

The government must not abridge the constitutional rights of its citizens.

formal

The government should not limit or reduce the rights of its people.

3

Can you abridge your explanation? We're already running late for the movie.

informal

Can you make your story shorter because we are late?

4

The editor asked the author to abridge the manuscript by fifty pages for the final publication.

academic

The editor requested the author to shorten the long document for printing.

5

We need to abridge the quarterly report to highlight only the most critical data points.

business

We must shorten the business report to focus on the most important information.

어휘 가족

명사
abridgment
Verb
abridge
형용사
abridged
관련
brevity

자주 쓰는 조합

abridge a text to shorten a written work
abridge rights to limit or lessen legal freedoms
abridged edition a shortened version of a book
abridge a speech to make a formal talk shorter
unlawfully abridge to reduce something in a way that breaks the law

자주 쓰는 구문

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)

자주 혼동되는 단어

abridge vs abbreviate

Abbreviate refers to shortening words or phrases (like 'Dr.' for 'Doctor'), whereas abridge refers to shortening entire texts or limiting rights.

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사용 참고사항

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.

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자주 하는 실수

Learners often use 'abbreviate' when they mean they are reading a shorter version of a book; remember that books are 'abridged,' not 'abbreviated.'

💡

암기 팁

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.

📖

어원

From the Middle English 'abregen,' which comes from the Old French 'abregier,' based on the Latin 'abbreviare' (from 'brevis' meaning short).

문법 패턴

transitive verb (requires a direct object) regular verb: abridges, abridged, abridging
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문화적 맥락

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.

빠른 퀴즈

The publisher released an _______ version of the encyclopedia to make it more affordable for families.

정답!

정답은: abridged

관련 단어

bristling

B2

To bristle means to have hair or fur stand up away from the skin, typically due to fear or anger. Figuratively, it describes being covered with or full of something, or showing sharp annoyance or defensiveness.

broad

B2

Describes something that is physically wide or has a large distance from side to side. In abstract or academic contexts, it refers to a scope, range, or category that is comprehensive and covers a wide variety of topics or ideas.

broadcaster

B2

A broadcaster is a person or an organization that transmits programs or information via radio or television. It can refer to a large corporation that owns media channels or the individual presenter who speaks on air.

broadminded

B2

Describes someone who is willing to accept or tolerate beliefs, behaviors, or lifestyles that differ from their own. It implies a lack of prejudice and a receptiveness to new ideas or unconventional opinions.

broadside

B2

To broadside means to hit or collide with the side of something, most commonly a vehicle. Metaphorically, it refers to launching a sudden, forceful, and often public verbal or written attack against someone or something.

brogue

B2

To speak with a strong regional accent, typically an Irish or Scottish one, or to fit a person or shoe with traditional heavy leather decorative patterns. As a verb, it describes the act of imbuing speech with a melodic lilt or wearing sturdy, perforated footwear.

broke

B2

To be without money; experiencing a complete lack of funds, often used to describe a temporary state before one receives a paycheck or more money. In a broader context, it can describe a business that has become insolvent or bankrupt.

bromine

B2

Bromine is a chemical element that appears as a dark reddish-brown liquid at room temperature and is part of the halogen group. It is known for its pungent odor and is primarily used in industrial chemicals, flame retardants, and as a disinfectant in swimming pools and spas.

bronchitis

B2

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from your lungs. People who have bronchitis often cough up thickened mucus, which can be discolored, and experience difficulty breathing.

brooch

B2

A brooch is a decorative piece of jewelry that is designed to be attached to a person's clothing. It features a pin on the back to fasten it securely to a garment, often serving as both an ornament and a functional clasp.

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