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shorthand

/ʃɔrthænd/

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1 · noun

a quick system of writing using symbols or abbreviations

速记

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The reporter used shorthand to record the speaker's words.
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记者用速记记录演讲者的话。
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Pronunciation: /ʃɔrthænd/

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