abridged (어**브리**지드) — shortened or condensed, especially of a book or text with some parts removed
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: shortened or condensed, especially of a book or text with some parts removed
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈbrɪdʒd/
Korean meaning: 축약된, 요약된 (특히 책이나 텍스트에서 일부가 제거된)
Korean pronunciation: 어**브리**지드
Example Sentences
- The abridged version of the 1,200-page manual was only 50 pages - perfect for people with the attention span of a goldfish.
- Students prefer abridged versions of classic novels because nobody has time to read 800 pages about someone's feelings.
- The abridged audiobook saved me 10 hours of listening time.
abridged
ADJECTIVE//əˈbrɪdʒd//
shortened or condensed, especially of a book or text with some parts removed
Book shortened by removing parts
The ridged tome was abridged, wisdom bridged across time.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
14세기 프랑스어 'abregier'에서 유래되었으며, 라틴어 'abbreviare'(줄이다)와 관련이 있습니다. 마치 긴 다리(bridge)를 짧게 만드는 것처럼 내용을 압축한다는 의미입니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The abridged version of the 1,200-page manual was only 50 pages - perfect for people with the attention span of a goldfish.”
“Students prefer abridged versions of classic novels because nobody has time to read 800 pages about someone's feelings.”
“The abridged audiobook saved me 10 hours of listening time.”
“The professor assigned the abridged version of the textbook for summer reading.”
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