abbreviates

v.

shorten

reduce in scope while retaining essential elements

同义词：abridgeforeshortenshortencutcontractreduce

1. The software automatically abbreviates lengthy phrases for better readability.
   该软件会自动缩写冗长的短语以提高可读性。
2. He frequently abbreviates technical terms to save time.
   他经常缩写技术术语以节省时间。