for short

副词 for short:

1. as an abbreviation

1. I have lots of ideas for short stories but find it difficult to put pen to paper.
   我有许多写短篇小说的题材，但发现难于落笔。
2. He's only away for short periods a week at the longest.
   他只是短期外出--至多一周。
3. My name is Alexander, "Al" for short.
   我叫亚历山大，简称艾尔。
   我的名字叫亚历山大，简称“亚尔”。