shorten
shorten
意味(日本語)
短くする、少なくする
語源
- short : OE.sceort = short(不足)
意味(英語)
- (verb-transitive) To make short or shorter.
- (verb-transitive) Nautical To take in (a sail) so that less canvas is exposed to the wind, thereby reducing speed.
- (verb-transitive) To reduce in force, efficacy, or intensity.
- (verb-transitive) To add shortening to (dough) so as to make flaky.
- (verb-intransitive) To become short or shorter.
例文
- delightful tale, though I have trouble pronouncing the names and I like that the title shorten to Miss Blah, which defines beauty pageants for me, a very enjoyable read
語源が同じ単語を一緒に覚えよう
short
short
短い ◇OE.short
語源
- short : OE.sceort = short(不足)
shortcoming
shortcoming
欠点 ◇OE.short
語源
- short : OE.sceort = short(不足)
shortcut
shortcut
近道、最短路、簡略化する方法
語源
- short : OE.sceort = short(不足)
shortly
shortly
じきに、まもなく
語源
- short : OE.sceort = short(不足)
shortstop
shortstop
遊撃手 ◇OE.short
語源
- short : OE.sceort = short(不足)