自动化会使工作周缩短，也更为灵活。Automation would bring a shorter, more flexible working week.他将世界纪录缩短了10秒。He has knocked 10 seconds off the world record.受伤的问题有可能缩短他的职业生涯。Injury problems could shorten his career....
Among the most spectacular sights are the great sea-bird colonies.庞大的海鸟群是最壮观的景象之一。The colonies were claiming a larger measure of self-government.殖民地正要求获得更大程度上的自治。The colonies received only a passing mention.那些殖民地只是顺带提了一下...