brief

US /briːf/
UK /briːf/
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1.

短暂的, 简短的

of short duration

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We had a brief chat before the meeting.
会议前我们进行了简短的交谈。
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The summer was brief and rainy.
夏天短暂而多雨。
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shortconcise
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longextended
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简短的, 简洁的

using few words; succinct

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Please keep your report brief.
请让你的报告简明扼要。
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Her instructions were very brief.
她的指示非常简短。
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concisesuccinct
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detailedlengthy
1.

简报, 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.
律师收到了客户的指示。
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The team was given a brief on the new project.
团队收到了关于新项目的简报。
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instructionssummarydirective
2.

内裤, 三角裤

a type of short, close-fitting underpants

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He prefers wearing boxer briefs.
他更喜欢穿平角内裤。
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She bought a new pack of cotton briefs.
她买了一包新的棉质内裤。
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underpantspanties
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简要介绍, 向...作简报

to give someone detailed instructions or information

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The manager will brief the team on the new policy.
经理将向团队简要介绍新政策。
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I need to brief you on the current situation.
我需要向你简要介绍当前情况。
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informinstructapprise
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