brief
gb/bɹˈif/ us/bɹˈif/
A2
Anh
~ 1900
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
adjective
A2
property
1
Short in time or length
Happening for only a short time.
Mẫu sử dụng:
a brief [period/event/visit]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'brief' with 'short' in contexts where 'short' refers to height or length, not time.
Từ đồng nghĩa
short (A general term for limited duration; 'brief' often implies a concise or efficient shortness.)
Từ trái nghĩa
long (Indicates a much greater duration, the opposite of short in time.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
brief moment
|brief visit
|brief meeting
|brief explanation
|brief conversation
Chủ đề
time
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- We had a brief conversation before the meeting started.
- Her visit was brief but enjoyable.
- There was a brief pause before he answered.
- The speech was surprisingly brief.
- I only stayed for a brief time.
Ví dụ cho người học
- I had a brief talk with my teacher.
- The class was brief today.
- We took a brief break.
- The movie was brief but fun.
adjective
B1
property
2
Concise in speech or writing
Using only a few words to give information.
Mẫu sử dụng:
a brief [statement/remark/note]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Some learners confuse 'brief' with 'short' when talking about physical size rather than amount of words.
Từ đồng nghĩa
concise ('Concise' is more formal and often used in professional or academic contexts.)
Từ trái nghĩa
wordy (Using too many words, the opposite of concise.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
brief statement
|brief summary
|brief description
|brief note
Chủ đề
communication
|writing
|education
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- He gave a brief summary of the project.
- Please keep your remarks brief.
- Her email was polite but brief.
- The instructions were brief and clear.
Ví dụ cho người học
- He wrote a brief note to me.
- She gave a brief answer.
- The teacher gave us a brief summary.
- Please be brief when you speak.
Danh từ
B2
entity
3
Short summary or instructions
A short set of facts or instructions about something.
Mẫu sử dụng:
a brief on [topic]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes think 'brief' here means 'underwear' due to plural 'briefs'. Context is important.
Từ đồng nghĩa
summary ('Summary' is more general; 'brief' can have legal or professional connotations.)
Từ trái nghĩa
full report (A complete and detailed account, opposite of a short summary.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
legal brief
|design brief
|project brief
Chủ đề
business
|law
|communication
|work
Ví dụ
- The lawyer prepared a brief for the case.
- We received a design brief from the client.
- He read the briefing notes before the meeting.
Ví dụ cho người học
- I read the project brief.
- The lawyer wrote a legal brief.
- Our boss gave us a short brief.
Động từ
B2
action
4
Give key facts quickly
To tell someone the main points or instructions quickly.
Mẫu sử dụng:
to brief [someone] on [something]
Từ đồng nghĩa
inform ('Inform' is more general; 'brief' implies giving only the essential points.)
Từ trái nghĩa
withhold information (To not give any information, opposite of briefing.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
brief staff on procedures
|brief reporters on events
Chủ đề
business
|military
|daily life
|communication
|work
Ví dụ
- The officer briefed the team on the mission.
- She was briefed about her new duties.
- They will brief the press later today.
Ví dụ cho người học
- The teacher briefed us on the trip rules.
- The guide briefed the group before we left.
- He will brief me on the plan.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
brief
IPA
GB/bɹˈif/
US/bɹˈif/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
brief (1 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (brief)
Các dạng từ
Adjective
- Base: brief
- Comparative: briefer
- Superlative: briefest
Noun
- Base: brief
- Plural: briefs
Verb
- Base: brief
- 3rd Person Singular: briefs
- Present Participle: briefing
- Past: briefed
Họ từ
Cách diễn đạt
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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- Please keep it brief so we can move on.
- I’ll keep it brief since you’re busy.