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shortcut

/ˈʃɔrˌtkʌt/

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1 · n.

a quicker route or way to do something

捷径；简便方法

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We took a shortcut through the park and reached the station early.
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我们穿过公园抄近路，提前到达了车站。
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Pronunciation: /ˈʃɔrˌtkʌt/

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