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缩短
suōduǎn
Description
"缩短"的意思是让时间、长度或距离变得比原来更短。
"缩短" means to make time, length, or distance shorter than before.
我们常说缩短时间、缩短路程或者缩短距离。
We often say 缩短时间 (shorten time), 缩短路程 (shorten the journey), or 缩短距离 (shorten the distance).
Meanings
缩短suōduǎn
to shorten; to reduce in length or duration
坐高铁可以缩短很多时间。
Taking the high-speed train can save a lot of time.
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Notes
- Etymology
缩 (shrink) + 短 (short), literally "shrink to be short".
- Nuance
opposite of 延长 (to lengthen); often used with 时间, 距离, 差距.
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