brief

US /briːf/
UK /briːf/
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短暫的, 簡短的

of short duration

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We had a brief chat before the meeting.
會議前我們進行了簡短的交談。
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The summer was brief and rainy.
夏天短暫而多雨。
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shortconcise
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longextended
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簡短的, 簡潔的

using few words; succinct

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Please keep your report brief.
請讓你的報告簡明扼要。
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Her instructions were very brief.
她的指示非常簡短。
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concisesuccinct
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detailedlengthy
1.

簡報, 指示, 摘要

a set of instructions or information given to someone

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The lawyer received a brief from his client.
律師收到了客戶的指示。
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The team was given a brief on the new project.
團隊收到了關於新項目的簡報。
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instructionssummarydirective
2.

內褲, 三角褲

a type of short, close-fitting underpants

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He prefers wearing boxer briefs.
他更喜歡穿平角內褲。
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She bought a new pack of cotton briefs.
她買了一包新的棉質內褲。
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underpantspanties
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簡要介紹, 向...作簡報

to give someone detailed instructions or information

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The manager will brief the team on the new policy.
經理將向團隊簡要介紹新政策。
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I need to brief you on the current situation.
我需要向你簡要介紹當前情況。
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informinstructapprise
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