| 单词 | 简短 |
| 释义 | DEFINITIVE EXAMPLES 权威例句〔BEGINNING〕The brief prologue sets the scene for what is to follow. 这段简短的序言叙述了故事的背景。朗文写作活用〔INTRODUCE〕After a brief introduction by the Chairman, the meeting began. 主席简短地介绍了一下以后会议便开始了。朗文写作活用〔INTRODUCE〕The play begins with a brief prologue. 该剧以一简短的序幕开场。朗文写作活用〔KNOW/NOT KNOW〕Picasso's first exhibition received only a short mention in an obscure Parisian newspaper. 对于毕加索的第一次画展，只有巴黎一家名不见经传的报纸作了简短的报道。朗文写作活用〔Q and A〕There will be a brief Q and A following the speech.演讲之后将会有一个简短的问答环节。韦氏高阶〔SUMMARIZE〕In its report on the speech, the radio carried a brief summary, but did not broadcast the whole thing. 这个广播节目在报道这次演讲的时候只有一个简短的摘要，没有播出全部内容。朗文写作活用〔SUMMARIZE〕In these few words the president summed up the feelings of the whole nation. 总统用这几句简短的话概括了全国人民的感受。朗文写作活用〔TALK〕To start with, the governor made a short speech welcoming the visiting dignitaries. 首先，州长作了简短的讲话欢迎来访的达官贵人。朗文写作活用〔TALK〕We met once and conversed briefly. That was the extent of our acquaintance. 我们碰过一次面，有过简短的交谈。那就是我们熟悉的程度。朗文写作活用〔THANK〕He made a short speech expressing his gratitude to all those who had sent him letters of support. 他作了一段简短的演说，向所有写信支持他的人表示谢意。朗文写作活用〔a few well-chosen words〕He introduced the visitors with a few well-chosen words.他简短地介绍了来访的客人。剑桥高阶〔acquaintance〕It was the second time in their brief acquaintance that he had insulted her.这是他在他们简短相识过程中第二次冒犯她了。外研社新世纪〔append〕The author appends a short footnote to the text explaining the point.作者在正文后加了一则简短的脚注说明这一问题。剑桥高阶〔argument〕A summary or short statement of the plot or subject of a literary work.情节：文学作品的故事梗概或简短内容提要美国传统〔bleep〕A brief high-pitched sound, as from an electronic device.象从电子仪器中发出的简短高音信号美国传统〔body〕Give an introduction, followed by the body of the material, then a brief summary.先做介绍, 再提供主要材料, 然后做简短总结。外研社新世纪〔brief〕A brief summary of this article is given here.这里是这篇文章的简短摘要。麦克米伦高阶〔brief〕The company issued a brief statement about yesterday's accident.那家公司就昨天的事故发表了简短的声明。剑桥高阶〔call〕You could be called upon to make a short speech.可能会要求你作一个简短的发言。麦克米伦高阶〔caption〕On the back of the photo is written the simple caption, 'Mrs. Monroe'.照片的背面写着简短的说明：“门罗太太”。外研社新世纪〔causerie〕A short, conversational piece of writing or criticism.文章或批评：谈话式的简短文章或评论美国传统〔chant〕A short, simple melody in which a number of syllables or words are sung on or intoned to the same note.简短的旋律：一种简短的旋律，和着同一种调子演唱或吟诵一组音节和歌词美国传统〔close〕She closed the meeting with a short speech.她以简短的讲话结束了会议。剑桥高阶〔condense〕We have learnt how to condense serious messages into short, self-contained sentences.我们已经学会了如何把重要的信息压缩成简短独立的句子。柯林斯高阶〔confab〕They had a quick confab to decide on a possible design.他们简短地交谈了几句以确定合适的设计方案。剑桥高阶〔congratulatory〕I sent them a congratulatory note when their baby was born.他们孩子出生的时候我给他们寄去了简短的道喜信。外研社新世纪〔construct〕He could now construct short sentences in Spanish.他现在能用西班牙语说出简短的句子了。麦克米伦高阶〔crisp〕Her answer was crisp, and she gave no details.她的回答简短而干脆，没有提供细节。牛津高阶〔cryptically〕He has issued a short, cryptic statement denying the spying charges.他发表了一个简短隐晦的声明，否认对其间谍行为的指控。柯林斯高阶〔docket〕A summary or other brief statement of the contents of a document; an abstract.摘要：文件内容的提要或其他简短说明；摘要美国传统〔down the telephone〕I just have to make a quick telephone call before we leave.我们离开前我得打个简短的电话。韦氏高阶〔elliptically〕He spoke only briefly and elliptically about the mission.他只是简短而含蓄地谈了谈那项任务。外研社新世纪〔exchange〕I imagined our friendly exchanges at the coffee machine becoming a little more terse in future weeks.我觉得再过几个星期我们在咖啡机旁的友好交谈就会变得更简短一些。外研社新世纪〔exchange〕There was a brief exchange between the two leaders.两位领导人进行了简短的交谈。剑桥高阶〔flash〕A brief news dispatch or transmission.简短的新闻报导或播送美国传统〔flavour〕To give you a flavour of what the book is like Jilly is going to read out a brief extract.为使您对此书略有了解，吉利将朗读一段简短摘录。剑桥高阶〔glimpse〕To obtain a brief, incomplete view of.瞥见：简短地瞥见，粗略地看见美国传统〔graveside〕He made a short speech at the graveside, and then the body was finally buried.他在坟墓边作了一个简短的演讲，然后才最终安葬了遗体。剑桥高阶〔greeting〕They briskly exchanged greetings before starting the session.他们开会前简短地互相致意。剑桥高阶〔ground〕He managed to cover a lot of ground in a short talk.他在简短的谈话中涵盖了许多领域。牛津高阶〔hesitate〕After several brief hesitations he proceeded.几次简短的停顿后，他继续进行。韦氏高阶〔hoax〕He denied making the hoax call but was convicted after a short trial.他否认打过恶作剧电话, 但是在简短的审讯后却被判有罪。外研社新世纪〔hot flash〕Slang A brief, important piece of news or other information.【俚语】 一则简短而又重要的新闻或消息美国传统〔inside〕The couple chatted briefly on the doorstep before going inside.夫妇俩进去之前在门阶上简短地说了几句。柯林斯高阶〔instant〕A food or beverage designed for quick preparation.速食食品，即溶饮料：经过简短准备就可食用的食品或饮料美国传统〔introduction〕After a brief introduction, the performer took the stage.一番简短介绍之后，表演者上台了。韦氏高阶〔introductory〕I'd like to make a few introductory remarks before we start the program.在我们开始演出之前，我想先给大家做个简短的介绍。韦氏高阶〔leave-taking〕His leave-taking was brief.他的告别语很简短。英汉大词典〔make〕He made a short speech.他发表一篇简短的演讲。文馨英汉〔merry〕They sang a merry little song.他们唱了一首欢快、简短的歌。韦氏高阶〔modus operandi〕An example of her modus operandi was provided during a terse exchange with the defendant.与被告的简短交流体现了她独特的办事方式。柯林斯高阶〔motif〕Music A short significant phrase in a composition.【音乐】 乐旨：乐曲中简短而重要的短句美国传统〔necessity〕The account given here is of necessity extremely brief.这里所作说明必得极为简短。外研社新世纪〔one-liner〕A short joke or witticism, usually expressed in a single sentence.（单句的）打趣话，俏皮话：简短的玩笑或诙谐语，通常只用一个简单的句子来表达美国传统〔over the phone〕I just have to make a quick phone call before we leave.我们离开前我还得打个简短的电话。韦氏高阶〔over-egg〕If you're telling lies, keep it simple—never over-egg the pudding.如果撒谎，措辞要简短；千万别画蛇添足。牛津高阶〔pastel〕A sketchy or brief prose work.随笔：粗略的或简短的散文作品美国传统〔pen〕She penned a short memo to her secretary.她给秘书写了个简短的备忘录。外研社新世纪〔point〕Her comments were brief and to the point.她的评论简短扼要。朗文当代〔postscript〕A brief, hand-written postscript lay beneath his signature.在他的签名下有一段简短的手写附言。外研社新世纪〔postscript〕A brief, handwritten postscript lay beneath his signature.在他的签名下，有一句简短的手写附言。柯林斯高阶〔precede〕Lunch will be preceded by a short speech from the chairman.午餐开始之前主席会发表一段简短的讲话。朗文当代〔precede〕The chairman preceded the meeting with a brief welcoming speech.主席在会议开始前发表了一个简短的欢迎致辞。韦氏高阶〔precede〕The meeting was preceded by a brief welcoming speech.会议开始前有一个简短的欢迎致辞。韦氏高阶〔prosaically〕His father wrote briefly and prosaically.他的父亲写得很简短也很平淡。柯林斯高阶〔quickie〕I've got a question—it's just a quickie.我有个问题，一个简短的问题。牛津高阶〔quiz〕A short oral or written test.简单的测试：简短的口头或书面测试美国传统〔rattle〕To make or emit a quick succession of short percussive sounds.发嘎嘎声：产生或发出快速、持续不断的简短敲击声美国传统〔remote〕At ten, NBC did a brief TV remote from Kansas.全国广播公司在10点钟从堪萨斯州作了一次简短的电视实况转播。英汉大词典〔sacrifice〕In her writing, clarity is sometimes sacrificed to (= for the sake of) brevity.她的写作有时为追求简短而损害了意思的清晰表达。牛津搭配〔scrip〕A small scrap of paper, especially with a short list or schedule written on it.收据：一小纸条，尤指在它上面写有简短清单或收据美国传统〔sentence〕In a few short sentences, Quinn explained what he had done.奎因用几句简短的话对自己所做的事作了解释。朗文当代〔short-spoken〕Given to shortness or abruptness in manner or speech; curt.粗鲁的，简慢的：行为或语言倾向于简短或粗鲁的；简慢的美国传统〔short〕His answer was short and to the point.他的答复简短扼要。英汉大词典〔short〕His speech that day was short and sweet.他那天的讲话简短而愉快。英汉大词典〔short〕I wrote a short note to explain.我写了张简短的便条作解释。朗文当代〔song〕A brief composition written or adapted for singing.歌曲：创作或改编用以歌唱的简短乐曲美国传统〔sound〕As a politician he is a master of the 30-second sound bite.作为政治家，他很会利用 30 秒钟的简短剪辑。牛津搭配〔spurt〕To make a brief intense effort.突然加速努力：进行简短的强有力的努力美国传统〔squib〕A brief satirical or witty writing or speech, such as a lampoon.讽刺（或幽默）短文（或讲话）：简短的讽刺性或幽默性短文或讲演，如讽刺文美国传统〔statement〕Saunder's lawyer made a brief statement to the press outside the court.桑德的律师在法庭外向新闻界发表了简短声明。牛津搭配〔suffice〕A cover letter should never exceed one page; often a far shorter letter will suffice.附信不应超过一页，通常来说，一封相对非常简短的信就足够了。柯林斯高阶〔tax〕He only has to read a short report - it shouldn't tax him too much.他只需读一篇简短的报告——这应该不会耗费他太多精力的。剑桥高阶〔telescope〕To make more compact or concise; condense.缩短：使…更简短或简洁；缩短美国传统〔tersely〕He issued a terse statement, saying he is discussing his future with colleagues before announcing his decision on Monday.他发表了简短声明，称他正在和同事讨论他的未来，并将于星期一宣布他的决定。柯林斯高阶〔that〕You should be able to answer the question in a single sentence, and a short one at that.你应该能用一个句子，而且是一个简短的句子来回答这个问题。朗文当代〔touch〕The writer has a touch for terse, blue-collar dialogue.这位作家善于刻画蓝领工人简短生硬的对话。外研社新世纪〔will〕There will be a short ceremony at the war memorial.在战争纪念碑旁要举行一个简短仪式。麦克米伦高阶〔word〕I was hoping to have a quick word with you.我希望能和你简短地说两句。朗文当代〔word〕Let me say a word on the subject of security.让我简短地谈一谈安全问题。麦克米伦高阶Each chapter is prefaced by a short introduction. 每章前面都有一个简短的介绍。译典通He replied monosyllabically (= with few words).他简短地回答了问题。剑桥国际I read a brief extract of his new novel on the train and it has rather whetted my appetite for it.我在火车上读了他的新小说的一个简短摘录，它激起了我的强烈兴趣。剑桥国际I would like to open my talk by giving a brief background to the subject.我想通过简短地介绍这门学科的背景来开始我的谈话。剑桥国际Mr Richards issued a brief statement detailing who attended the meeting.理查德先生发表简短声明，罗列了与会者的名单。剑桥国际Newsflashes often have to be read without autocue.报道简短的新闻通常不使用电子提示器。剑桥国际She replied briefly, with barely disguised anger.她作了简短的回答，带着几乎没有掩饰的气愤。剑桥国际The Chairperson opened the proceedings with a short speech.主席简短地发了言就开始了会议。剑桥国际Three words succinctly evoked the Kennedy era and what it meant at the time: “Everything seemed possible”.三个简短的英语词使人想起肯尼迪时代并充分表达了它在当时的特殊含义，这三个词译成中文就是:“没有不可能的事”。剑桥国际When you've got a minute, I'd like a brief word with you.你有时间的时候我想和你简短地谈谈。剑桥国际 |
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