brevity

brevity是什么意思，brevity怎么读 语音:
英音  [ˈbrevətɪ] 
美音  [ˈbrɛvɪtɪ] 

• 基本解释

n. 短暂；简洁

• brevity是什么意思？

brevity的意思是“简短；简洁；短暂”。它通常用来形容一个人的言辞、行动或性格，表示说话简洁明了，或者行为迅速果断，或者时间短暂。这个词还可以用来形容一段文字或一篇文章，表示内容简洁、精炼。

• 速记技巧

【记】brev短，缩短，ity表状态－短的状态－`短暂，简短

• 中文词源

• 双语例句

用作名词(n.)

1. Those who make the worst use of their time are the first to complain of its brevity.
   最拙劣地滥用时间的人，首先抱怨时间短暂。
2. That, and the relative brevity and insecurity of modern jobs, means your CV has to work harder than ever.
   再加上如今工作相对短暂和不安定，意味着你必须在简历上花费比以往更多的心思。
3. I decided that brevity would be as much appreciated as eloquence.
   我感到简短肯定和言辞动听一样受人们赞赏。
4. Any brevity in my announcement was down to the fact that I was busy editing!
   我的声明很简短是因为我正忙于修改手稿！
5. Its virtue resides in its clarity and brevity.
   它的优点在于清晰简洁。
6. His style is characterized by brevity.
   简洁是他的文体的特色。

• 常用短语

1. be brief/short/pithy/to the point

2. cut to the chase

3. hit the nail on the head

4. get to the point

5. make a clean sweep

6. to the point of efficiency

7. to the point of no return

8. to the point of exasperation

9. succinctly

10. in a nutshell

这些短语都可以用来表达说话或写作简洁明了。

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