brief
gb/bɹˈif/ us/bɹˈif/
A2
英语
~ 1900
义项
0 个义项
adjective
A2
property
1
Short in time or length
Happening for only a short time.
用法模式：
a brief [period/event/visit]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'brief' with 'short' in contexts where 'short' refers to height or length, not time.
近义词
short (A general term for limited duration; 'brief' often implies a concise or efficient shortness.)
反义词
long (Indicates a much greater duration, the opposite of short in time.)
搭配
brief moment
|brief visit
|brief meeting
|brief explanation
|brief conversation
主题
time
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- 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.
用法模式：
a brief [statement/remark/note]
常见错误：
Some learners confuse 'brief' with 'short' when talking about physical size rather than amount of words.
近义词
concise ('Concise' is more formal and often used in professional or academic contexts.)
反义词
wordy (Using too many words, the opposite of concise.)
搭配
brief statement
|brief summary
|brief description
|brief note
主题
communication
|writing
|education
|core_vocabulary
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- 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.
名词
B2
entity
3
Short summary or instructions
A short set of facts or instructions about something.
用法模式：
a brief on [topic]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes think 'brief' here means 'underwear' due to plural 'briefs'. Context is important.
近义词
summary ('Summary' is more general; 'brief' can have legal or professional connotations.)
反义词
full report (A complete and detailed account, opposite of a short summary.)
搭配
legal brief
|design brief
|project brief
主题
business
|law
|communication
|work
例句
- The lawyer prepared a brief for the case.
- We received a design brief from the client.
- He read the briefing notes before the meeting.
学习者例句
- I read the project brief.
- The lawyer wrote a legal brief.
- Our boss gave us a short brief.
动词
B2
action
4
Give key facts quickly
To tell someone the main points or instructions quickly.
用法模式：
to brief [someone] on [something]
近义词
inform ('Inform' is more general; 'brief' implies giving only the essential points.)
反义词
withhold information (To not give any information, opposite of briefing.)
搭配
brief staff on procedures
|brief reporters on events
主题
business
|military
|daily life
|communication
|work
例句
- The officer briefed the team on the mission.
- She was briefed about her new duties.
- They will brief the press later today.
学习者例句
- The teacher briefed us on the trip rules.
- The guide briefed the group before we left.
- He will brief me on the plan.
语法
词典原形
brief
IPA
GB/bɹˈif/
US/bɹˈif/
音节与重音
brief （1 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (brief)
词形变化
Adjective
- Base: brief
- Comparative: briefer
- Superlative: briefest
Noun
- Base: brief
- Plural: briefs
Verb
- Base: brief
- 3rd Person Singular: briefs
- Present Participle: briefing
- Past: briefed
词族
相关表达
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.
例句
- 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.
例句
- 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.
例句
- Please keep it brief so we can move on.
- I’ll keep it brief since you’re busy.