n.

1. 节略；节本；摘要[C]
   He read an abridgement of the long novel.

   他读了那部长篇小说的节本。

2. （权利等的）限制[U][C]
   The town council voted for an abridgement of the mayor's power.

   市议会投票赞成限制市长的权力。

3. 缩短；减少[U]
   abridgement of expenses

   费用的削减