关键词：
首先，英语里有两个缩写概念：
Acronyms: 缩写
Abbreviations: 缩写
What's the difference? 有何区别?
Acronyms are the first letters of each word:首字母缩略词
比如：AKA
Abbreviations are short versions of a word: 一个词缩短
比如：Co., Ltd
今天我们先分享acronyms, 以后跟大家说说abbreviations。
AKA (Also known as)
AKA (also known as): 别名
怎么用?
人名，特别是有名的人：
Shaquille O'Neal, aka Shaq: 奥尼尔，别名大鲨鱼
地名，特别是有特色的地方：
Paris, aka the city of lights: 巴黎，也称之为灯光之城
Paris, aka the city of love: 巴黎，也称之为浪漫之都
怎么念?
Read each letter: 每个字母单独发音
ASAP (as soon as possible): 尽快、越快越好
怎么用?
I'll be there asap: 我会尽快赶来
怎么念?
口语里可以直接念 eh-SAPP
BTW (By the Way)
BTW (by the way): 顺便提一句
怎么用?
When giving additional information, giving a reminder or asking a small question: 补充信息、提醒、问小问题时
Everyday work communications, whether it's emails, WeChat: 日常工作沟通，如邮件、微信
怎么念?
Read each letter: 每个词单独念
DIY (Do it Yourself)
DIY (Do it yourself): 自己做、自助、自制
怎么用?
DIY culture is very common in North America: 北美凡事都要自己动手
A DIY master: 很能干的人
A very handy person: 能干、特别指会自己修东西、装东西
DIY kits: 自制产品套装
DIY furniture: 自己拼装的家具
怎么念?
Read each letter: 每个字母单独念
EOBD (end of business day): 工作日结束前
BD (birthday): 生日
Happy BD! 生快!
BD (business development)：业务拓展
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
FAQ (frequently asked questions): 常见问题
怎么用?
Almost each product or service has a FAQ section: 几乎每个产品、服务都会有常见问题版块
怎么念?
Best to read each letter, otherwise it might sound like a swear word: 最好每个字母念出来, 不然有可能像脏话
FYI (For your Information)
FYI (for your information): 供你参考
怎么用?
Giving detailed or additional information: 提供详细或额外信息时
怎么念?
Read each letter: 每个字母单独发音
FYI和BTW有点像，有何不同?
Use FYI at work：FYI更适合工作用
BTW with friends: BTW适合和朋友用
*To coin a new phrase or new word*: 发明一个新说法、新词
Coin这里不是硬币的意思
英语缩写怎么用、怎么念
IDK (I don't know)
IDK (I don't know): 我不知道
怎么用?
Use it in casual situations. Don't use at work: 私下轻松的场合用，不要用在工作中
You don't want to seem clueless: 不然让人感觉傻傻的
怎么念?
Read each letter: 每个字母单独念
IMHO (In my Humble Opinion)
来学一对很像的缩写：
IMO (In my opinion): 个人意见
IMHO (In my humble opinion): 个人拙见
怎么用?
When you are giving your personal opinions: 给个人意见时
Commonly used in reviews: 一些点评里常用，比如饭店评论
Or when giving your view about another person: 或者表达对另一个人的看法时
Could be used at work, but only in casual work situations: 工作中偶尔可以用，跟比较熟的同事
怎么念?
Read each letter: 每个字母念出来
LOL (Laugh out Loud)
LOL (laugh out loud): 真好笑、笑死了
怎么用?
When something or someone is really funny: 看到好玩儿的事(如视频 )、或者说一个人很搞笑，都可以用
怎么念?
You can read each letter or say LOL (laul): 既可以每个字母单独发音，也可以连起来说laul
N/A (not available; not applicable)
N/A (Not available): 不适用、没空
N/A (Not applicable): 不适用
怎么用?
When filling out forms, write N/A for fields not applicable: 填表的时候，如果某一栏对你不适用，可以写N/A
OMG (Oh my God)
OMG (Oh My God): 我的天，表示惊叹
怎么念?
Read each letter: 每个字母念出来
注意使用OMG：
一些非常虔诚的基督徒不喜欢用OMG这类涉及上帝的说法，他们觉得不尊重神。
所以，如果你知道一个人是教徒，或者是到美国南方这样比较虔诚的地区，尽量不要用OMG, Oh My God。
TGIF (Thank God it's Friday)
TGIF (Thank God it's Friday): 感谢神，周五啦!
怎么用?
Use it on Fridays to express excitement for the weekend: 周五的时候，可以说这句，表达对周末的期待
怎么念?
Read each letter: 每个字母念出来
TGI Friday's, American diner chain: 美式连锁餐厅TGI Friday's
POV (Point of View)
POV (point of view): 观点
怎么用?
A POV statement is a key part of design thinking: 观点阐述是设计思维的重要组成部分
上面这张图就是一个POV statement (观点阐述)
怎么念?
Read each letter: 每个字母单独念出来
PS (Postscript)
PS (postscript): 附录、附
怎么用?
At the end of an email, use P.S. as a personal signoff: 邮件结尾，可以用来写一句比较私人的问候结尾
Use as a friendly end to a work email: 工作邮件结束时，用PS作一个有人情味儿的问候
怎么念?
Read each letter: 每个字母念出来
RSVP (Répondez s'il vous pla?t)
RSVP (repondez s'il vous plait): 请回复告知是否出席，来源于法语，但现在这个缩写已经进入英语了
怎么用?
On event and party invitations, you'll see "RSVP": 活动、派对的邀请通常都会让你RSVP
Please RSVP by ...date: 请在某个日期前回复是否参与
怎么念?
Read each letter: 每个字母单独念
TBA (To be Announced)
TBA (to be announced): 待公布
TBC (to be confirmed): 待确认
怎么用?
You see TBA and TBC when details are not fully flushed out: 细节还没有都确定，比如大的活动，有些细节待定，就会看到TBA或者TBC
追剧时的TBC
TBC(to be continued): 未完待续
At the end of an episode: 有些连续剧一集结束时会写To be continued
TTYL (Talk to you Later)
TTYL (ta;k to you later): 下次再聊
怎么用?
Use at the end of a conversation as a casual way of saying goodbye: 交谈结束时，很轻松的一种说再见的方法
Used more in WeChat messages/texts: 发微信、短信的时候常用
怎么念?
Read each letter: 每个字母单独念
