ellipsis
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/ɪˈlɪpsɪs/
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/ɪˈlɪpsɪs/
When you leave out words in a sentence on purpose, because the meaning is still clear without them.
She asked if I wanted tea or coffee, and I replied with an ellipsis: 'Both, please.'
彼女は私が紅茶かコーヒーを希望するかどうか尋ね、そして私は省略形で答えた:'両方、お願いします。'
The three little dots (...) that show you've left out words in a sentence.
He wrote a long sentence with an ellipsis: 'I can't believe this is happening...'
彼は省略形を使って長い文を書いた:'信じられない、これが起こっていること…'