brief
gb/bɹˈif/ us/bɹˈif/
A2
英語
~ 1900
rövid, tömör, tájékoztató, beadvány, feladatleírás, tájékoztat, eligazít
A2
1
rövid
A1
用法パターン：
a brief [period/event/visit]
We had a brief conversation before the meeting started.
Az értekezlet kezdete előtt volt egy rövid beszélgetésünk.
Her visit was brief but enjoyable.
A látogatása rövid volt, de kellemes.
There was a brief pause before he answered.
The speech was surprisingly brief.
I only stayed for a brief time.
学習者向け例文
I had a brief talk with my teacher.
Röviden beszéltem a tanárommal.
The class was brief today.
Ma rövid volt az óra.
We took a brief break.
The movie was brief but fun.
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'brief' with 'short' in contexts where 'short' refers to height or length, not time.
意味
Short in time or length
コロケーション
brief moment
|brief visit
|brief meeting
|brief explanation
|brief conversation
類義語
short (A general term for limited duration; 'brief' often implies a concise or efficient shortness.)
対義語
long (Indicates a much greater duration, the opposite of short in time.)
テーマ
time
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
定義
Happening for only a short time.
Lasting only for a short period of time; not long.
B1
2
用法パターン：
a brief [statement/remark/note]
He gave a brief summary of the project.
Tömör összefoglalót adott a projektről.
Please keep your remarks brief.
Kérem, fogalmazzon röviden.
Her email was polite but brief.
The instructions were brief and clear.
学習者向け例文
He wrote a brief note to me.
Írt nekem egy rövid üzenetet.
She gave a brief answer.
Tömör választ adott.
The teacher gave us a brief summary.
Please be brief when you speak.
よくある間違い：
Some learners confuse 'brief' with 'short' when talking about physical size rather than amount of words.
意味
Concise in speech or writing
コロケーション
brief statement
|brief summary
|brief description
|brief note
類義語
concise ('Concise' is more formal and often used in professional or academic contexts.)
対義語
wordy (Using too many words, the opposite of concise.)
テーマ
communication
|writing
|education
|core_vocabulary
定義
Using only a few words to give information.
Using only a few words to say something; concise.
名詞
B2
3
用法パターン：
a brief on [topic]
The lawyer prepared a brief for the case.
Az ügyvéd beadványt készített az ügyben.
We received a design brief from the client.
Tervezési feladatleírást kaptunk az ügyféltől.
He read the briefing notes before the meeting.
学習者向け例文
I read the project brief.
Elolvastam a projekt feladatleírását.
The lawyer wrote a legal brief.
Az ügyvéd jogi beadványt írt.
Our boss gave us a short brief.
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes think 'brief' here means 'underwear' due to plural 'briefs'. Context is important.
意味
Short summary or instructions
コロケーション
legal brief
|design brief
|project brief
類義語
summary ('Summary' is more general; 'brief' can have legal or professional connotations.)
対義語
full report (A complete and detailed account, opposite of a short summary.)
テーマ
business
|law
|communication
|work
定義
A short set of facts or instructions about something.
A short statement or document giving the main facts or instructions about something.
動詞
B2
4
tájékoztat
B1
eligazít
B2
用法パターン：
to brief [someone] on [something]
The officer briefed the team on the mission.
A tiszt eligazította a csapatot a küldetésről.
She was briefed about her new duties.
Tájékoztatták az új feladatairól.
They will brief the press later today.
学習者向け例文
The teacher briefed us on the trip rules.
A tanár tájékoztatott minket a kirándulás szabályairól.
The guide briefed the group before we left.
Az idegenvezető indulás előtt eligazította a csoportot.
He will brief me on the plan.
意味
Give key facts quickly
コロケーション
brief staff on procedures
|brief reporters on events
類義語
inform ('Inform' is more general; 'brief' implies giving only the essential points.)
対義語
withhold information (To not give any information, opposite of briefing.)
テーマ
business
|military
|daily life
|communication
|work
定義
To tell someone the main points or instructions quickly.
To give someone the main facts or instructions about something in a short amount of time.
文法
辞書形
brief
IPA
GB/bɹˈif/
US/bɹˈif/
音節・強勢
brief （1音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (brief)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: brief
- Comparative: briefer
- Superlative: briefest
Noun
- Base: brief
- Plural: briefs
Verb
- Base: brief
- 3rd Person Singular: briefs
- Present Participle: briefing
- Past: briefed
関連語
表現
brief someone on something
1/bɹˈif sˈʌmwˌʌn ˈɔn sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Give someone quick facts about something
To tell someone the main points about something quickly.
例文
- The manager briefed us on the new policy.
- He will brief the team on tomorrow's schedule.
in brief
1/ˈɪn bɹˈif/
fixed phrase
Stated in few words
Used to say something in only a few words.
例文
- In brief, the meeting was a success.
- The answer, in brief, is yes.
keep it brief
1/kˈip ˈɪt bɹˈif/
fixed phrase
Make something short and concise
To make something take little time or use few words.
例文
- Please keep it brief so we can move on.
- I’ll keep it brief since you’re busy.