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curt

UK/kə:t/US/kә:t/
TOEFLGREC2

Definitions

adj.

Rudely brief or abrupt in speech or manner; terse

简短而无礼的;唐突的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
curtroot
=curt

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    His curt reply upset her feelings.

  • 2.

    She gave a curt nod and left the room.

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