英语词汇“curt”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

　

单词	curt
释义	Trends of curt View usage for: curt (kɜːʳt) adjective If you describe someone as curt, you mean that they speak or reply in a brief and rather rude way. Her tone of voice was curt. 'The matter is closed,' was the curt reply. Synonyms: terse, short, brief, sharp More Synonyms of curt curtly adverb [ADVERB with verb] 'I'm leaving,' she said curtly. curt in British English (kɜːt) adjective 1. rudely blunt and brief; abrupt a curt reply 2. short or concise Derived forms curtly (ˈcurtly) adverb curtness (ˈcurtness) noun Word origin C17: from Latin curtus cut short, mutilated curt in American English (kɜrt) adjective 1. Archaic short or shortened 2. brief, esp. to the point of rudeness; terse or brusque a curt reply SIMILAR WORDS: blunt Derived forms curtly (ˈcurtly) adverb curtness (ˈcurtness) noun Word origin L curtus: see short Examples of 'curt' in a sentence curt His tone is curt and hard. Times, Sunday Times (2011) My answers were short and curt, with an edge of sarcasm. Christianity Today (2000) No, was the politely curt reply. Times, Sunday Times (2009) He listened to a Walkman and answered in a curt, dismissive tone. Times, Sunday Times (2006) To my surprise, my dad sounded stern and curt, rather than persuasive and pleading. Times, Sunday Times (2014) In other languages curt British English: curt ADJECTIVE If you describe someone as curt, you mean that they speak or reply in a brief and rather rude way. Her tone of voice was curt. American English: curt Brazilian Portuguese: seco Chinese: 简短无理的 European Spanish: seco French: brusque German: kurz angebunden Italian: secco Japanese: ぶっきらぼうな Korean: 퉁명스러운 European Portuguese: seco Latin American Spanish: seco Chinese translation of 'curt' curt (kəːt) adj [reply, tone, person] 唐突无(無)礼(禮)的 (tángtū wúlǐ de) (adjective) in the sense of terse Definition so blunt and brief as to be rude `The matter is closed,' was his curt reply. Synonyms terse His tone was terse as he asked the question. short She was definitely short with me. brief Write a very brief description of a typical problem. sharp summary a summary profit and loss statement blunt She is blunt about her personal life. rude He's rude to her friends. tart The words were more tart than she had intended. abrupt He was abrupt to the point of rudeness. gruff His gruff exterior concealed a kind heart. brusque The doctors are brusque and busy. offhand Consumers found the attitude of its staff offhand. ungracious I was often rude and ungracious in refusing help. uncivil The shock of being addressed in such an uncivil tone was too much. unceremonious snappish concise The text is concise and informative. succinct Make sure your work is accurate, succinct and to the point. pithy a pithy comment monosyllabic Additional synonyms in the sense of abrupt Definition rather rude in speech or manner He was abrupt to the point of rudeness. Synonyms curt, direct, brief, sharp, rough, short, clipped, blunt, rude, tart, impatient, brisk, concise, snappy, terse, gruff, succinct, pithy, brusque, offhand, impolite, monosyllabic, ungracious, discourteous, uncivil, unceremonious, snappish in the sense of blunt Definition (of people, manner of speaking, etc.) straightforward and uncomplicated She is blunt about her personal life. Synonyms frank, forthright, straightforward, explicit, rude, outspoken, bluff, downright, upfront (informal), trenchant, brusque, plain-spoken, tactless, impolite, discourteous, unpolished, uncivil, straight from the shoulder in the sense of brief Definition short in length or extent Write a very brief description of a typical problem. Synonyms concise, short, limited, to the point, crisp, compressed, terse, curt, laconic, succinct, clipped, pithy, thumbnail, monosyllabic Nearby words of curt curse cursed cursory curt curtail curtailment curtain Synonyms of 'curt' curt Explore 'curt' in the dictionary
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