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单词 briefly
释义

briefly

[ breef-lee ]
/ ˈbrif li /
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adverb

for a short duration: He stopped over briefly in Chicago.
in a few words: Let me explain briefly.
in a brief manner; quickly or brusquely: She nodded briefly and began to speak.

Origin of briefly

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; see origin at brief, -ly

Words nearby briefly

Brie, brief, briefcase, briefing, briefless, briefly, briefs, Brienz, brier, brierroot, brierwood
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