abridge

vt.

1. 縮短
   He decided to abridge his stay here after he received a letter from home.

   他接到家信後決定縮短在這裡的逗留時間。

2. 刪節，節略
   This book might be more readable if it is abridged.

   這本書如經刪節，可讀性也許會更強些。

3. 限制
   The freedom of speech should not be abridged.

   言論自由不應受限制。