brisk
gb/bɹˈɪsk/ us/bɹˈɪsk/
B1
英語
~ 7500
tempós, friss, kurta, nyers, élénk, felélénkít, fellendít, felélénkül
B1
1
tempós
B1
用法パターン：
a brisk [walk/pace/activity]
She set off at a brisk walk to warm herself up.
Tempós sétára indult, hogy felmelegedjen.
We kept a brisk pace and finished the hike in under two hours.
Tempósan haladtunk, és kevesebb mint két óra alatt befejeztük a túrát.
After a brisk workout, he felt awake and ready for the day.
The nurse moved with brisk efficiency between the patients.
Try taking a brisk stroll after dinner instead of watching TV.
学習者向け例文
I take a brisk walk every morning before work.
Minden reggel munka előtt teszek egy tempós sétát.
They walked at a brisk pace to catch the bus.
Tempósan gyalogoltak, hogy elérjék a buszt.
A brisk run in the park helps me feel good.
The waiter worked at a brisk speed all night.
We finished the job quickly because we worked in a brisk way.
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse "brisk" with "brief". "Brisk" means fast and energetic, while "brief" means short in time or length. For example, "a brisk walk" is fast; "a brief walk" is short in duration.
意味
quick and energetic in movement
コロケーション
brisk walk
|brisk pace
|brisk exercise
|brisk activity
|brisk workout
|brisk movement
類義語
quick (Focuses mainly on speed; may not suggest energy or liveliness as strongly as "brisk".)
対義語
slow (Describes movement or action that takes more time and lacks the energetic feeling of something brisk.)
テーマ
daily life
|health
|movement
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
定義
Moving or happening fast and with energy, often in a healthy or efficient way.
Moving, acting, or done quickly and energetically, especially in a way that feels lively and efficient.
B2
2
friss
A1
用法パターン：
a brisk [wind/breeze/morning/day]
A brisk wind was blowing off the sea.
A tenger felől friss szél fújt.
We went for a run on a brisk autumn morning.
Futni mentünk egy friss őszi reggelen.
The air was brisk and clear after the storm passed.
It was a bit too brisk on the balcony to sit outside for long.
The hikers welcomed the brisk breeze after the long climb.
学習者向け例文
There was a brisk wind by the lake.
A tónál friss szél fújt.
We enjoyed a brisk morning on the beach.
Élveztük a friss reggelt a tengerparton.
The air was brisk and made my cheeks red.
On brisk winter days, I wear a warm hat.
A brisk breeze came through the open window.
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes use "brisk" to mean warm or comfortable, but it always includes the idea of cool or slightly cold air. Saying "a brisk hot night" sounds wrong; use "cool" or "refreshing" with "brisk" weather.
意味
cool, fresh, and invigorating (air)
コロケーション
brisk wind
|brisk breeze
|brisk morning
|brisk autumn day
|brisk winter air
類義語
refreshing (Emphasizes the pleasant, energizing feeling; "brisk" also clearly suggests cool or slightly cold air.)
対義語
stifling (Describes air that is uncomfortably hot or lacking in freshness, the opposite of cool, fresh, brisk air.)
テーマ
weather
|nature
定義
Describes weather or air that is a little cold and very fresh, which makes you feel awake.
(Of weather or air) pleasantly cold and fresh in a way that feels clean and stimulating.
B2
3
用法パターン：
a brisk [tone/reply/manner]
The doctor’s brisk manner made the appointment feel very businesslike.
Az orvos kurta modora miatt a vizit nagyon tárgyilagosnak hatott.
She gave a brisk reply and moved on to the next question.
Kurta választ adott, majd rátért a következő kérdésre.
His emails are written in a brisk, no-nonsense tone.
With a brisk nod, the manager ended the meeting.
The receptionist spoke in a brisk voice and quickly took our details.
学習者向け例文
The teacher’s brisk voice made the class quiet.
A tanár kurta hangneme elcsendesítette az osztályt.
He gave a brisk answer and did not explain more.
Kurta választ adott, és nem magyarázott tovább.
Her brisk manner made some people feel she was not friendly.
The meeting ended with a brisk nod from the boss.
She spoke in a brisk, clear tone on the phone.
よくある間違い：
Learners may think "brisk" always has a positive meaning of "healthy" or "fresh". When used about a person's manner or speech, it can sound slightly cold or unfriendly, though it still suggests efficiency.
意味
quick, efficient, slightly curt manner
コロケーション
brisk tone
|brisk reply
|brisk manner
|brisk efficiency
|brisk nod
類義語
brusque (More strongly negative and rude; "brisk" can sound neutral or only slightly unfriendly, often with a sense of efficiency.)
対義語
leisurely (Describes a relaxed and unhurried manner, the opposite of the fast, efficient quality of something brisk.)
テーマ
communication
|work
|emotions
|relationships
定義
Describes how someone speaks or acts when they are fast and efficient, but may seem a little cold or not very friendly.
(Of a person’s manner, speech, or behavior) quick and efficient, sometimes seeming a little abrupt or not very friendly.
B2
4
élénk
B1
用法パターン：
brisk [business/trade/sales]
Street vendors were doing brisk business during the festival.
Az utcai árusok élénk forgalmat bonyolítottak a fesztivál alatt.
The company reported brisk sales over the holiday period.
A vállalat élénk eladásokról számolt be az ünnepi időszakban.
Local cafes enjoy brisk trade on Saturday mornings.
Online retailers have seen brisk demand for home fitness equipment.
The market was surprisingly brisk despite the bad weather.
学習者向け例文
The shop did brisk business before Christmas.
A boltnak élénk forgalma volt karácsony előtt.
They have brisk sales of cold drinks in summer.
Nyáron élénk náluk a hideg italok forgalma.
Our online store is doing a brisk trade this month.
The restaurant enjoys brisk trade at lunchtime.
Sales were brisk during the weekend sale.
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes say "strong business" when they mean active and busy sales. In this context, "brisk business" or "brisk trade" is the more natural collocation.
意味
busy and active (business, trade)
コロケーション
brisk business
|brisk trade
|brisk sales
|do a brisk trade
|brisk demand
類義語
busy (Very general; "brisk" specifically suggests quick, active business or sales, often with a positive tone.)
対義語
slow (When used about business, it means there are few customers or little activity, the opposite of brisk trade or sales.)
テーマ
business
|economics
|finance
定義
Describes business, trade, or sales when there is a lot of activity and many things are being bought or sold.
(Of business, trade, or sales) active and busy, with many customers or a high level of buying and selling.
動詞
C1
5
用法パターン：
to brisk [someone/something] up; to brisk up
The arrival of tourists brisked up trade in the small town.
A turisták érkezése fellendítette a kereskedelmet a kisvárosban.
A cup of coffee will brisk you up after that long meeting.
Egy csésze kávé felélénkít majd a hosszú megbeszélés után.
The market began to brisk up as the sun came out.
They played music to brisk up the mood at the event.
Sales usually brisk up just before the holidays.
学習者向け例文
The music helped to brisk up the party.
A zene segített felélénkíteni a bulit.
New customers brisked up business in the shop.
Az új vásárlók fellendítették az üzlet forgalmát.
A short walk can brisk you up when you feel tired.
Sales brisk up at the end of the year.
The city brisked up when the festival started.
よくある間違い：
This verb is much less common than the adjective "brisk". Learners often try to use "brisk" as a simple verb like "He brisked to the shop", which is incorrect. Use "walked briskly" or "took a brisk walk" instead. When using the verb, it usually appears as "brisk up" or "brisk [something] up".
意味
make or become more lively
コロケーション
brisk up trade
|brisk things up
|brisk up the pace
|brisk up the mood
類義語
liven up (Very close in meaning but more common and informal; "brisk up" is less frequent and sounds a bit more formal or old-fashioned.)
対義語
slow down (Means to become or make less active or less busy, the opposite of making something brisker.)
テーマ
business
|emotions
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
定義
To cause someone or something to be more lively or busy, or to become more lively or busy, usually after being quiet or slow.
To make someone or something more active, energetic, or busy, or to become more active or energetic, especially after being slow.
文法
辞書形
brisk
IPA
GB/bɹˈɪsk/
US/bɹˈɪsk/
音節・強勢
brisk （1音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (brisk)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: brisk
- Comparative: brisker
- Superlative: briskest
関連語
Forms
brisker
adjective
briskest
adjective
Core family
briskly
adverb
Related words
briskness
noun
Negative and opposite forms
slow
adjective A1
sluggish
adjective
表現
at a brisk pace
1/ˈæt ə bɹˈɪsk pˈeɪs/
fixed phrase
moving at a fast, energetic speed
Moving or happening quickly and with energy.
例文
- The team worked at a brisk pace to finish the project on time.
- We walked at a brisk pace to stay warm in the cold air.
- The film moves at a brisk pace and never feels boring.
brisk breeze
1/bɹˈɪsk bɹˈiz/
fixed phrase
cool, fairly strong breeze
A light wind that is cool and feels quite strong.
例文
- A brisk breeze came in through the open window.
- There was a brisk breeze along the seafront.
- We enjoyed the sunshine, despite the brisk breeze.
brisk business
1/bɹˈɪsk bˈɪznɪs/
fixed phrase
busy, active business activity
Business that is very active, with many customers and many things being sold.
例文
- The café does brisk business during the morning rush hour.
- Food stalls were doing brisk business at the music festival.
- After the good reviews, the small shop began to do brisk business.
brisk morning
1/bɹˈɪsk mˈɔɹnɪŋ/
fixed phrase
cool, fresh, invigorating morning
A morning when the air is a little cold and very fresh.
例文
- We went for a run on a brisk morning in October.
- It was a brisk morning, so I wore a scarf and gloves.
- On brisk mornings, the streets are quiet but very clear and bright.
brisk pace
1/bɹˈɪsk pˈeɪs/
fixed phrase
fast and energetic speed of movement
A speed of walking or working that is fast and full of energy.
例文
- The hikers set a brisk pace up the hill.
- The lecture moved at a brisk pace and covered a lot of material.
- We kept a brisk pace so we could reach camp before dark.
brisk sales
1/bɹˈɪsk sˈeɪlz/
fixed phrase
fast and active sales activity
Sales that are very active, with many items being sold in a short time.
例文
- The company reported brisk sales of their new phone.
- Brisk sales in the first week surprised the publisher.
- They enjoyed brisk sales during the holiday season.
brisk tone
1/bɹˈɪsk tˈoʊn/
fixed phrase
quick, efficient, slightly curt way of speaking
A way of speaking that is fast and efficient, but can sound a little cold or not very friendly.
例文
- She answered the phone in a brisk tone and asked how she could help.
- His brisk tone made it clear he was in a hurry.
- The manager’s brisk tone ended the discussion quickly.
brisk walk
1/bɹˈɪsk wˈɔk/
fixed phrase
fast, energetic walk for exercise
A walk that is faster than normal and with energy, often done for health or exercise.
例文
- She takes a brisk walk around the block every morning before work.
- A thirty-minute brisk walk each day can improve your fitness.
- We went for a brisk walk to clear our heads during the break.
brisk wind
1/bɹˈɪsk wˈɪnd/
fixed phrase
cool, fresh, fairly strong wind
Wind that is a little cold and feels strong and fresh.
例文
- A brisk wind was blowing across the field.
- We climbed the hill in a brisk wind that made our eyes water.
- The sailors welcomed the brisk wind after hours of calm weather.
do a brisk trade
1/dˈu ə bɹˈɪsk tɹˈeɪd/
fixed phrase
sell a lot in a short time
To sell many goods or services quickly, usually because business is very good at that time.
例文
- Street vendors were doing a brisk trade in cold drinks.
- The bookstore did a brisk trade in exam guides before the tests.
- Souvenir shops do a brisk trade when cruise ships arrive.