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shorthand

/ˈʃɔːthænd/ /ˈʃɔɹthænd/

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noun

速记，简写。

A rough and rapid method of writing by substituting symbols for letters, words, etc.

Examples :

"My teacher used shorthand to write notes during the lecture. "

我的老师上课时用速记方法记笔记。

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noun

速记，简写，简略表达

(by extension) Any brief or shortened way of saying or doing something.

Examples :

"The jargon becomes a shorthand for these advanced concepts."

这些术语变成了表达这些高级概念的简略方式。

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verb

速记，简写。

To render (spoken or written words) into shorthand.

Examples :

"The secretary had to shorthand the entire meeting to capture all the important decisions quickly. "

秘书需要用速记的方式记录下整个会议，以便快速捕捉所有重要的决定。

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verb

简化，速记。

(by extension) To use a brief or shortened way of saying or doing something.

Examples :

"To save time, the teacher often shorthand the instructions for the homework assignment. "

为了节省时间，老师经常会简化作业的讲解。

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verb

速记，简写。

To write in shorthand.

Examples :

"To record the meeting's main points quickly, the secretary shorthand. "

为了快速记录会议要点，秘书用了速记。

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