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单词 edit
释义 ed·it
I. \ˈedə̇t, usu -ə̇d.+V\ transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: back-formation from editor
1.
 a. : to prepare an edition of : select, emend, revise, and compile (as literary material) to make suitable for publication or for public presentation
  < edited the complete poetic works >
  < the newsroom staff edits the bulletins for radio broadcasts >
  < this old opera was recently revived and edited >
  < edits his thoughts before speaking >
 b. : to assemble (a photographic film sequence or tape recording) by cutting, rearranging, and combining its component parts
  < the edited film is a selected assembly of many “bits and pieces” of all kinds … the result is a smooth-flowing continuity — W.H.Offenhauser >
  < edited the tape recording to fit a 15-minute program >
 c. : to alter, adapt, or refine especially to bring about conformity to a standard or to suit a particular purpose
  < edits the finished creations with an architect's eye for line and proportion — Fashion Digest >
  < famous last words are usually edited after the fact — John Hersey >
  < took the liberty of editing the information that was presented to the committee at the hearing >
2. : to superintend or direct the publication of
 < edited the daily paper >
 < edited scientific journals >
3. : omit, delete, eliminate — usually used with out
 < editing clichés out of other people's writing — Max Ascoli >
 < has mistakenly edited out of his book a wealth of characterization and anecdote that his original research must have provided — R.N.Denney >
 < edit out undesirable film >
II. \ˈedə̇t\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: edit, verb
: an instance or the result of editing
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