brief
[brif]
adj.
短暂的;
（衣着）短的;
简洁的;
简明的;
vt.
向…介绍基本情况;
（尤指事前）向…介绍基本情况;
向…下达简令;
在…事先向…做简要指点;
n.
概要;
短文;
简短声明;
（争议一方的情况或论点）要点摘录;
例句:
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A guide gives a brief talk on the history of the site.
导游简要地介绍了那个遗址的历史。
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Now please be brief — my time is valuable.
请长话短说——我的时间宝贵。
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This is a brief stop to take on passengers and water.
这是一次短暂停靠，上上客，加加水。
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I'd better start thinking of some brief answers.
来自SA
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The book also reads as a prosecutor's brief.
来自NEWYORKER
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It is good that his time onstage was brief.
来自NEWYORKER
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She had time to give a brief report.
她有时间做一个简短的报告。
来自《权威词典》
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She wears a brief skirt.
她穿着一件短裙。
来自《权威词典》
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There was a brief pause in the conversation.
对话中有短暂的停顿。
来自《权威词典》