大学英语词汇短语释义解析及例句 brief


释义：

brief adj. 短暂的；简短的；（衣服）很短的
v. 给……指示，向……介绍情况；<英>向（辩护律师）提供案情摘要
n. 指示，任务简介；摘要，概要；短内裤（briefs）；辩护状；辩护律师；<英>委托辩护
【名】 （Brief）（英）布里夫（人名）
[ 复数 briefs 第三人称单数 briefs 现在分词 briefing 过去式 briefed 过去分词 briefed 比较级 briefer 最高级 briefest ]

例句：



He let out a brief cackle.

他发出短暂的咯咯声。



Mozart's life was brief.

莫扎特的一生很短暂。



This is a brief outline of the events.

这就是事件的简要情况。



There was only time for a brief exchange.

只有简短的交谈时间。



She once made a brief appearance on television.

她曾在电视上短暂露面。



What follows is a brief summary of the process.

接下来是对该过程的一个简短总结。



After a brief rally the shares returned to $2.15.

短暂的反弹之后，股票回到了$2.15。



The operation itself is a brief, painless procedure.

手术本身是一个短暂、无痛的过程。



For each title there is a brief synopsis of the book.

每本书都附有一个该书的简短提要。



This is a brief stop to take on passengers and water.

这是一次短暂的停车以上客和装水。



He made a brief, unexpected appearance at the office.

他在办公室短暂、出人意料地露了一面。



A guide gives a brief talk on the history of the site.

一位导游就这个遗址的历史作了一次简要的讲述。



The letter was brief, and couched in very polite terms.

这封信内容简短，措辞特别客气。



She claims she had a brief fling with him 30 years ago.

她声称30年前曾跟他有过一段短暂的风流韵事。



I can give you a brief rundown on each of the applicants.

我可以给你简单介绍一下每名申请人的情况。



A few brief comments are sufficient for present purposes.

就当前而言，几句简短的话已经足够了。



A brief, handwritten postscript lay beneath his signature.

一段简短的手写体附言位于他的签名下方。



With a brief, almost peremptory gesture he pointed to a chair.

用一个简短、近乎霸道的手势他指向一张椅子。



After a couple of brief instrumentals, he puts his guitar down.

演奏了几首简短的器乐曲之后，他放下了吉他。



We were given a brief demonstration of the computer's functions.

有人向我们简短演示了这种计算机的各种功能。



Apart from a brief interlude of peace, the war lasted nine years.

除了一段短暂的和平，那场战争持续了九年。



They are a priceless record of a brief period in Colorado history.

它们是科罗拉多历史上一段短暂时期的宝贵记录。



In a brief statement, he concentrated entirely on international affairs.

在一个简短的陈述中,他完全集中在了国际事务上。



The Seattle Times publishes brief announcements of religious events every Saturday.

《西雅图时报》每周六刊登简短的宗教活动通告。



She performed a brief mime.

她表演了一小段哑剧。



He gave her a brief, brotherly kiss.

他给了她短促、兄弟般的一吻。