| 释义 |
short for (something) short for (something)Being an abbreviation or shortened form of some longer name, word, or phrase. "BAFTA" is short for British Academy of Film and Television Arts. I go by "Rick"—short for "Ricardo," not "Richard."See also: shortshort for something[of a form] being a shortened form of a word or phrase. Photo is short for photograph. Dave is short for David.See also: short short for An abbreviation of: Ed is short for Edward.See also: short |