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foreshorten

/fɔrˈʃɔrtən/ /fɔrˈʃoʊrtən/

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verb

透视缩短，缩短透视.

To render the image of an object such that it appears to be receding in space as it is perceived visually.

Examples :

"The artist used shadows and angles to foreshorten the arm in the painting, making it look like it was reaching out from the canvas. "

这位艺术家运用阴影和角度来透视缩短画中的手臂，让它看起来像是从画布里伸出来一样。

Illustration foreshorten - Image 1

verb

缩短，节略。

To abridge, reduce, contract.

Examples :

"The company decided to foreshorten the meeting from one hour to thirty minutes to allow everyone to attend another important workshop. "

公司决定把会议从一小时缩短到三十分钟，以便大家都能参加另一个重要的研讨会。

Illustration foreshorten - Image 1

verb

缩短，使变短。

To make shorter.

Examples :

"The company decided to foreshorten the meeting from one hour to thirty minutes to save time. "

为了节省时间，公司决定把会议从一小时缩短到三十分钟。