shorter
adj. 短的( short的比較級 ); 不夠; 短缺的; 短期的
The car is some 40mm shorter than its predecessor.
這輛轎車比原先的車型短了約40毫米。
Bess was self-conscious about being shorter than her two friends.
貝絲因比她的兩個朋友個子都矮而感到很不自在。
The articles are noticeably shorter with strong headlines and graphics.
這些文章明顯短了許多,並且配上了醒目的標題和圖表。
Automation would bring a shorter, more flexible working week.
自動化會使工作周縮短,也更為靈活。
Tactical nuclear weapons have shorter ranges.
戰術核武器的威力範圍較小。