n.[U]

1. 速記法；速記
   He took the notes in shorthand.

   他用速記法記筆記。

2. 簡略的表達方式[（+for）]
   "Rep" is often used in knitting patterns as shorthand for "repeat".

   在針織式樣中，"Rep"常用作"repeat"的簡略表達形式。

a.

1. 速記法的
2. 用速記法的；會速記的；用速記記下的
   I have to translate these shorthand notes into longhand.

   我得將這些速記的筆記譯成普通文字。

3. 似速記的；節略的

n.

1. a method of rapid writing by means of abbreviations and symbols, used especially for taking dictation.
2. a short and simple way of expressing or referring to something.