n.[U]

1. 速记法；速记
   He took the notes in shorthand.

   他用速记法记笔记。

2. 简略的表达方式[（+for）]
   "Rep" is often used in knitting patterns as shorthand for "repeat".

   在针织式样中，“Rep”常用作“repeat”的简略表达形式。

a.

1. 速记法的
2. 用速记法的；会速记的；用速记记下的
   I have to translate these shorthand notes into longhand.

   我得将这些速记的笔记译成普通文字。

3. 似速记的；节略的

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.