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单词 brief
释义

brief ​‌‌‌

​adjective
UK /briːf/
Other entries for this word
brief noun
brief verb
in brief phrase
amicus brief noun
watching brief noun
Word Forms
adjectivebrief
comparativebriefer
superlativebriefest
DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    lasting only for a short time

    Scotland experienced a brief period of population growth during the early nineties.

    a brief visit

    I have a phone call to make. I’ll keep it brief.

    Synonyms and related words
    Able to be changed and lasting only a short time
    variable
    brief
    short-term
    Collocates
    Nouns frequently used with brief
    ▪ encounter, glimpse, interlude, moment, nod, pause, period, stay, visit, word
  2. 2
    using only a few words

    A brief summary of this article is given here.

    I don’t want to keep you long, so let me be brief.

    Synonyms and related words
    Using few words in speech or writing
    quiet
    silent
    brief
    1. 2a
      not saying much, and so seeming to be rude

      She can be a bit brief but don’t let that put you off.

      Synonyms and related words
      Using few words in speech or writing
      quiet
      silent
      brief
  3. 3
    not covering much of your body

    She was wearing the briefest of miniskirts.

    Synonyms and related words
    Words used to describe clothes
    A-line
    backless
    baggy
phrases
in brief

brief ​‌‌‌

​adjective
US /brif/
Other entries for this word
brief noun
brief verb
in brief phrase
amicus brief noun
Word Forms
adjectivebrief
comparativebriefer
superlativebriefest
DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    lasting only for a short time

    Idaho experienced a brief period of population growth during the early nineties.

    a brief visit

    I have a phone call to make. I’ll keep it brief.

    Synonyms and related words
    Able to be changed and lasting only a short time
    variable
    brief
    short-term
    Collocates
    Nouns frequently used with brief
    ▪ encounter, glimpse, interlude, moment, nod, pause, period, stay, visit, word
  2. 2
    using only a few words

    A brief summary of this article is given here.

    I don’t want to keep you long, so let me be brief.

    Synonyms and related words
    Using few words in speech or writing
    quiet
    silent
    brief
    1. 2a
      not saying much, and so seeming to be rude

      She can be a little brief, but don’t let that upset you.

      Synonyms and related words
      Using few words in speech or writing
      quiet
      silent
      brief
  3. 3
    not covering much of your body
    Synonyms and related words
    Words used to describe clothes
    A-line
    backless
    baggy
phrases
in brief

brief ​‌

​noun countable
UK /briːf/
Other entries for this word
brief adjective
brief verb
in brief phrase
amicus brief noun
watching brief noun
Word Forms
singularbrief
pluralbriefs
DEFINITIONS5
  1. 1
    ​Britishofficial instructions to do a job, saying how it should be done

    His brief was to write a book on ‘black holes’ for the ordinary reader.

    We are confident we will meet all the requirements of the design brief.

    Synonyms and related words
    Instructions for how to do something
    guidelines
    instructions
    briefing
  2. 2
    a document giving the facts of a legal case
    Synonyms and related words
    Legal documents and parts of legal documents
    affidavit
    amendment
    apostille
  3. 3
    ​British​informala lawyer

    Williams asked to see his brief as soon as they arrived at the police station.

    Synonyms and related words
    Lawyers and people who work in law courts
    advocate
    AG
    ambulance chaser
  4. 4
    ​legala legal case that is given to a lawyer, usually a barrister, to prepare and then argue in court

    Ryland felt somewhat uneasy about accepting the brief.

    Synonyms and related words
    Court cases and legal processes
    action
    admit
    advocacy
  5. 5
    ​Americana short written account of something

    a news brief

    Synonyms and related words
    Summaries
    summary
    précis
    abstract

brief ​‌

​noun countable
US /brif/
Other entries for this word
brief adjective
brief verb
in brief phrase
amicus brief noun
Word Forms
singularbrief
pluralbriefs
DEFINITIONS4
  1. 1
    ​Americana short written account of something

    a news brief

    Synonyms and related words
    Summaries
    summary
    précis
    abstract
  2. 2
    a document giving the facts of a legal case
    Synonyms and related words
    Legal documents and parts of legal documents
    affidavit
    amendment
    apostille
  3. 3
    ​legala legal case that is given to a lawyer to prepare and then argue in court

    Ryland felt somewhat uneasy about accepting the brief.

    Synonyms and related words
    Court cases and legal processes
    action
    advocacy
    appeal
  4. 4
    ​Britishofficial instructions to do a job, saying how it should be done

    His brief was to write a book on “black holes” for the ordinary reader.

    We are confident we will meet all the requirements of the design brief.

    Synonyms and related words
    Instructions for how to do something
    instructions
    guidelines
    directions

brief ​‌

​verb transitive
UK /briːf/
Other entries for this word
brief adjective
brief noun
in brief phrase
amicus brief noun
watching brief noun
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theybrief
he/she/itbriefs
present participlebriefing
past tensebriefed
past participlebriefed
DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    to give someone information about a situation, especially officially
    brief someone on something:

    Members of the committee were briefed on the plan last week.

    Synonyms and related words
    To tell someone something, or to give information
    tell
    deliver
    report
  2. 2
    ​legalto give a lawyer, especially a barrister, the facts of a case in order for them to take a case to court
    brief counsel:

    I briefed counsel under the favourable arrangements offered to members of the Chartered Institute of Taxation.

    Synonyms and related words
    To tell someone something, or to give information
    tell
    deliver
    report
    1. 2a
      to instruct a lawyer, especially a barrister, to follow a particular course of action
      brief someone to do something:

      The appellant has briefed counsel to appeal.

      Synonyms and related words
      To tell someone something, or to give information
      tell
      deliver
      report

brief ​‌

​verb transitive
US /brif/
Other entries for this word
brief adjective
brief noun
in brief phrase
amicus brief noun
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theybrief
he/she/itbriefs
present participlebriefing
past tensebriefed
past participlebriefed
DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    to give someone information about a situation, especially officially

    He asked how many people were briefed about the decision?

    brief someone on something:

    Members of the committee were briefed on the plan last week.

    Synonyms and related words
    To tell someone something, or to give information
    tell
    deliver
    report
  2. 2
    ​legalto give a lawyer the facts of a case in order for them to take a case to court
    brief counsel:

    I briefed counsel under the favorable arrangements offered to members of the institute.

    Synonyms and related words
    To tell someone something, or to give information
    tell
    deliver
    report
    1. 2a
      to instruct a lawyer to follow a particular course of action
      brief someone to do something:

      The appellant has briefed counsel to appeal.

      Synonyms and related words
      To tell someone something, or to give information
      tell
      deliver
      report
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