短的英语是short。short的例句：Short of climbing railings four metres high，there was no way into the garden from this road（除非爬过4米高的栏杆，否则从这条路没办法进到园子里）。

short的例句：His glittering career was cut short by a heart attack（他辉煌的事业因心脏病发作而被迫终止）；The announcement was made a short time ago（通告是不久前才宣布的）。