elision
n
(a) [U] leaving out of the sound of part of a word in pronunciation, as in we'll, don't and let's 读音时省略一字的部分读音(如we'll、 don't、 let's).
(b) [C] instance of this 省略部分读音. Cf 参看 elide.
🗣️ 情景例句
Malcolm, you worked on the Spaceport project?
Malcolm,你曾负责 太空港 的案子?
He didn't enjoy losing the game of chess.
他因为下棋输了而索然无味。
They support the cables from which the bridge has been suspended.