shorthand
UK/'ʃɒ:thænd/US
C2
Definitions
n.
A rapid writing system using symbols and abbreviations
速记（法）
n.
A shorter or simpler way of expressing or referring to something
简略表达；代称
Root Breakdown
Native Englishshort + hand, where hand means 'handwriting' (as in a neat hand). Shorthand is literally 'short handwriting' — a quick symbol system for taking down speech fast. By extension it means any compressed way of referring to something.
Root short still carries 9 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.take something down in shorthand用速记记下
- 2.shorthand for……的简略说法
- 3.a kind of shorthand一种代称
Example Sentences
- 1.
The secretary took notes in shorthand during the meeting.
- 2.
"The cloud" is shorthand for remote computer servers.