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abbreviation

/əˌbriːviˈeɪʃən/ American
  • n. 缩写词, 缩写, 节略
Definition
  • n. a shortened form of a word or phrase
Example
Doctors often write medical terms using a short abbreviation.
医生们常常用简短的缩写来书写医学术语。