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。

v.

1. shorten (a text or film) without losing the sense.
2. Law  curtail (a right or privilege).