abbreviate

vt.

1. 缩写，使省略[（+to）]
   UFO is abbreviated from unidentified flying object.

   “UFO”是“unidentified flying object”（不明飞行物体）的缩写。

2. 缩短，使简短
   Pupils had better read its abbreviated version.

   小学生还是读该书的节本好。

vi.

1. 使用缩写词