shortcut /ʃɔːt kʌt/ TEM4

• 1. 

  N-COUNT A shortcut is a quicker way of getting somewhere than the usual route. 近路

  例：

  I tried to take a shortcut and got lost.

  我试着走近路，结果迷路了。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT A shortcut is a method of achieving something more quickly or more easily than if you use the usual methods. 捷径

  例：

  Fame can be a shortcut to love and money.

  名望可以是得到爱情和金钱的捷径。

• 3. 

  N-COUNT On a computer, a shortcut is an icon on the desktop that allows you to go immediately to a program or document. 快捷方式 [计算机]

  例：

  There are any number of ways to move or copy icons or create shortcuts in Windows.

  视窗操作系统中有很多方法来移动或复制图标或创建快捷方式。

• 4. 

  N-COUNT On a computer, a shortcut is a keystroke or a combination of keystrokes that allows you to give commands without using the mouse. 快捷键 [计算机]

  例：

  There is a handy keyboard shortcut to save you having to scroll up to the top of the screen.

  有一个方便的键盘快捷键可用，不必滚动到屏幕的顶端。