Wordiyoexcerpt
🇬🇧 UK/'eksә:pt/🇺🇸 US
IELTSTOEFLGREC2
Definitions
n.
A short passage or clip taken from a larger work such as a book, film, or article.
摘录；节选；引文
v.
To select and copy a passage from a larger work.
摘录；节选
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedexout of, former
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Common Collocations
- 1.read an excerpt读摘录
- 2.excerpt from摘录自
Example Sentences
- 1.
The writer included an excerpt from Shakespeare to illustrate literary style.
- 2.
The documentary features an excerpt from the president's historic speech.