| 单词 | briefly |
| 释义 | briefly (briːfli ) 1. adverb [ADVERB with verb] B1+ Something that happens or is done briefly happens or is done for a very short period of time. He smiled briefly. Guerillas captured and briefly held an important provincial capital. Synonyms: quickly, shortly, precisely, casually 2. adverb [ADVERB with verb] B2 If you say or write something briefly, you use very few words or give very few details. There are four basic alternatives; they are described briefly below. Synonyms: in outline, in brief, in passing, in a nutshell 3. adverb You can say briefly to indicate that you are about to say something in as few words as possible. Briefly, no less than nine of our agents have passed information to us. Collocations: briefly visible Some of the names were briefly visible on camera. Times, Sunday Times The names were briefly visible to viewers. Times, Sunday Times A slim and elegant fox was briefly visible on the dry bed of the stream. Times, Sunday Times They sometimes lurked in the iris beds there, and they became briefly visible as they lifted their orange heads above the vegetation. Times, Sunday Times As automobiles without speaking roles have no voice actors, these briefly visible characters are absent from the film's credits. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He interrupted the game to come over to chat briefly. Times, Sunday Times They chat briefly, but she doesn't want help. Times, Sunday Times The pair greet and chat briefly, complimenting each other on their previous work. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The two old friends chat briefly and part ways. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 We chatted briefly, and then he assigned me to my station. Smithsonian In 1977, the cinema was forced to close briefly, but it reopened that summer under new ownership. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Harsh frosts last winter caused brickwork to crumble and it had to be closed briefly after witnesses reported seeing masonry falling. Times, Sunday Times It was closed briefly in 1909 after its pupil numbers sank to just three. The Times Literary Supplement Westbound lanes were also closed briefly. canada.com After the purchase, the facility remained open to the public until the summer of 2005, when it closed briefly for renovations. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Add the garlic and cook briefly for 1 minute to flavour the oil. Times,Sunday Times Stir in the spinach and cook briefly until just wilted. Times,Sunday Times Again cook briefly, so the middle retains its dark colour. Times, Sunday Times Stir in the garlic and cook briefly before adding the tomatoes. Times, Sunday Times Turn and cook briefly on the other side. Times, Sunday Times However, they do date briefly during the run of the show. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The two date briefly before breaking up. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 As for romance, a chance meeting with you someone you dated briefly but never forgot leaves you with a tantalising decision. The Sun We dated briefly when we were 16 but then split up. The Sun We were friends for three years, dated briefly but broke up. The Sun Values above 0 can be too complicated to describe briefly, in which case they are omitted below. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The main phases are subdivided in other activities that will be described briefly in tables 1-1 to 1-4. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The area surrounding the house can be described briefly as a wasteland, with swamps, a moat, and the like. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 His later works may be described briefly as royalist pamphlets, written with more or less caution, as the times required. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The interests of these stakeholders and their relations to companies are described briefly below. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, after the vote sterling dipped briefly below $1.26. Times, Sunday Times Last week it dipped briefly to $1.52, down from more than $2 this time last year. Times, Sunday Times He dipped briefly under par, having taken an iron from the tee at the par-five 14th, then was pegged back by a bogey on the tricky par-three 16th. Times, Sunday Times The dollar dipped briefly, but recovered quickly. canada.com The sheets are dipped briefly in hot water to soften them, then wrapped around savoury or sweet ingredients. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 At this juncture, it might be helpful to explain briefly the process of salting vegetables before cooking. Times, Sunday Times This article seeks to explain briefly only the indexing devices. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 I explained briefly my position. Christianity Today The author must state the perspective and then ensure that costs and valuations remain consistent with it throughout the study, explaining briefly the applicable nomenclature. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 And when they do meet briefly at court appearances, a social worker monitors their conversations. The Sun Meet briefly outside in the biting east wind, and be grateful that if you have a garden you are graciously permitted to converse there. Times,Sunday Times The next day he tries again from a phone booth, and this time he gets through, and they meet briefly. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Following oral arguments, the judges will meet briefly to confer and determine what the likely majority opinion in the case will be. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Typically, public defenders will meet briefly with clients in holding facilities or jails. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 There are other important principles we can mention briefly. Christianity Today The customs union was not on the agenda and another source said it was mentioned briefly. Times, Sunday Times As mentioned briefly before, there are unifying phrases throughout the 12-bar phrases that help to connect each section we the other. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 One of these devices will be discussed and another two will be mentioned briefly. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The court mentions briefly in its opinion that the question of jurisdiction in this case was not affected by any other statutes applicable to the complaint. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 We'd pause briefly to stop for tea and cake. The Sun They then passed out of view of cameras - but the guard saw them pause briefly at the canal. The Sun A tad beyond, we pause briefly at a station, before once more setting off with a rumble. Times, Sunday Times It maps 'fixations' — the moments of attention when our eyes pause briefly as we gaze at something. Times, Sunday Times I pause briefly at the roadside to view a monument commemorating it, before heading east-northeast. Times, Sunday Times I turned my back on him and spoke briefly to the office. Times, Sunday Times If you call him, he speaks briefly on loudspeaker while running. Times,Sunday Times You spoke briefly at a party, now a chance meeting leads to a hot date. The Sun We'd spoken briefly a couple of times — just pleasantries — but he'd remembered my name. Times, Sunday Times The boss spoke briefly with his unsettled current skipper yesterday. The Sun Stir briefly and set aside for 15 minutes to infuse the milk with flavour. The Sun Layer the milkshake and rhubarb purée in 2 large or 4 small glasses; stir briefly to create a marbled effect. Times, Sunday Times Stir briefly to distribute the peas, reduce the heat slightly and cook gently for 3-4 minutes. Times, Sunday Times Add flour, stir briefly but leave lumpy. Times, Sunday Times Add the rice and stir briefly. Times,Sunday Times The bus will not be in service and will only stop briefly at select bus stops. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In the spring and fall, transient songbirds stop briefly on their journey to and from northern nesting grounds. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They usually stop briefly before moving on to the next street. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 We stopped briefly for a rest with the little one when the border shut. The Sun They stopped briefly to speak to a windsurfer before returning to their apartment. The Sun The authors touch briefly but persuasively on the ethical dilemmas of going beyond the duty of rescue and helping too much. The Times Literary Supplement Finely chop the remaining garlic and leaves from the parsley and sprinkle over the potatoes (touched briefly on kitchen paper to mop up the oil). Times, Sunday Times It touches briefly on the anxiety, fear and stress that day-to-day survival in the wild can bring. Times, Sunday Times Each show touches briefly on the history of a famous beach, then interviews the people who go there. Globe and Mail Only a few points can be touched briefly. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 简要地 Japanese: 簡単に |
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