truncation
noun [ U ] uk/trʌŋˈkeɪ.ʃən/ us/trʌŋˈkeɪ.ʃən/
截短|截平
the act of making something shorter or quicker, especially by removing the end of it
The term "novel" is a truncation of the Italian word "novella". “novel"这个（英文）单词是从意大利语中的单词截短而来的。（截短法是英文单词的构词法之一。）
Officials claimed the truncation of the race was due to the earthquake. 官方声称赛程的（临时）缩短是因为地震的缘故。
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- Nick grieves at the loss of his friend, and for the abrupt truncation of their shared history.
- He took a financial hit with all of his expenses, taxes, and the truncation of his career.
- We believe that death is not a truncation of life but a continuation.