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terse

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音标发音

  • 英式音标 [tɜːs]
  • 美式音标 [tɝːs]
  • 国际音标 [tə:s]
  • 英式发音
  • 美式发音

基本解释

  • adj.（说话、文笔等）精练的，简洁的

词根记忆

  • 诗歌(verse)力求简洁明了(terse)
  • 诗歌(verse)力求简洁明了→简洁的

同根派生

  • adv性质的同根词
    tersely：简洁地；精练地。
  • n性质的同根词
    terseness：简洁；精练。

英汉例句

  • Her reply about the matter was terse.
    她对此事的答复简明扼要.
  • An example of her modus operandi was provided during a terse exchange with the defendant.
    与被告的简短交流体现了她独特的办事方式。
  • He had a reputation for long silences and terse comments.
    他一向以沉默寡言闻名.
  • The President issued a terse statement denying the charges.
    总统发表了一份简短的声明，否认那些指控。
  • An example of her modus operandi was provided during a terse exchange with the defendant.
    与被告的简短交流体现了她独特的办事方式。

词组短语

    短语

  • Terse conclusion 简明结论
  • terse equation 紧凑矩阵
  • terse beauty 简洁美
  • terse form 形式简洁
  • terse reply 简短生硬的回答

英英字典

    剑桥英英字典

  • using few words, sometimes in a way that seems rude or unfriendly

    • 柯林斯英英字典

  • A terse statement or comment is brief and unfriendly.
  • tersely