| 单词 | brisk |
| 释义 | brisk (once / 365 pages) adjv Brisk is one of those delightful words that sounds like what it means: quick, lively, bracing, and refreshing. There's nothing like a brisk walk in the morning to get the blood flowing and the spirit ready for the day. Anything brisk is happening quickly but not too fast. Probably taken from the French brusque, which also means "quick," but in a more negative way, brisk can be used to describe not only physical actions but also more conceptual notions, such as brisk business around the holidays or brisk interactions at a speed-dating event. The soft-drink called Brisk must be called that for a good reason. Perhaps it picks you up! WORD FAMILYbrisk: brisked, brisken, brisker, briskest, brisking, briskly, briskness, brisks USAGE EXAMPLESFew other drummers were as integral to the development of fusion as Mr. Mouzon, who combined volcanic intensity with a brisk attunement to dynamic flow. New York Times(Dec 28, 2016) "The brisk upswing in mortgage rates and not enough inventory dispirited some would-be buyers," the NAR said in a statement accompanying the figures. Reuters(Dec 28, 2016) Here, seven that offer everything from brisk efficiency tips to profound discussions that will help you grapple with life’s bigger questions. Wall Street Journal(Dec 28, 2016) 1adj quick and energetic a brisk walk in the park Syn alert, lively, merry, rattling, snappy, spanking, zippy energetic possessing or exerting or displaying energy 2adj very active doing a brisk business Syn active full of activity or engaged in continuous activity 3adj imparting vitality and energy Syn bracing, fresh, refreshful, refreshing, tonic invigorating imparting strength and vitality 4v become brisk business brisked up Syn|Hyper brisk up, brisken accelerate, quicken, speed, speed up move faster |
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