adj.短暂的;(衣着)短的;简洁的;简明的;
vt.向…介绍基本情况;(尤指事前)向…介绍基本情况;向…下达简令;在…事先向…做简要指点;
n.概要;短文;简短声明;(争议一方的情况或论点)要点摘录;
例句:
Life is short [ brief ] .
生命是 短暂 的.
He is now on a brief visit to England.
他目前正在英国作短期访问.
His words, though quite brief , are earnest enough to prompt one to deep thought.
他话讲得不多, 可是语重心长,发人深思.