Wordiyobrief
🇬🇧 UK/bri:f/🇺🇸 US
NGSL 2kTOEFLB1
Definitions
adj.
Short in duration or length; concise and using few words
短暂的；简短的，简洁的
n.
A short written summary of facts or legal arguments; a set of instructions given to someone
摘要，简报；（法律）案情摘要
v.
To give someone a summary of key information or instructions
向…作简报，简要介绍情况
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derived=brief
Common Collocations
- 1.brief meeting简短的会议
- 2.hold a brief做诉状
Example Sentences
- 1.
The meeting was brief and covered the main points.
- 2.
The lawyer prepared a brief for the court case.