terse

terse

英[tɜ:s]美[tɜrs]

adj.（说话、文笔等）精练的，简洁的，扼要的；

比较级：terser;

*高级：tersest;

副词：tersely;

名词：terseness;

例句

a terse comment简短的评论

He had a reputation for long silences and terse comments.他一向以沉默寡言闻名.

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。

Her reply about the matter was terse.她对此事的答复简明扼要.

His tone was terse as he asked the question.他提问时语气生硬。

He issued a terse statement, saying he is discussing his future with colleagues before announcing his decision on Monday...他发表了简短声明，称他正在和同事讨论他的未来，并将于星期一宣布他的决定。

同义词

adj.

terse的同义词之：简洁的

briefcondensedsuccinctsummaryconcisecompressedpithycurtlaconicshortcompendious

terse的同义词之：其他释义

shortlaconicsuccinctcompressedcurtbriefcondensedconcise

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ADJ-GRADED

（声明、评论）简短的,短促的,无礼的

A terse statement or comment is brief and unfriendly.

例句

He issued a terse statement, saying he is discussing his future with colleagues before announcing his decision on Monday...他发表了简短声明，称他正在和同事讨论他的未来，并将于星期一宣布他的决定。His tone was terse as he asked the question.他提问时语气生硬。

英汉词典释义

adj.

(说话、文笔等)精练的, 简洁的, 扼要的

a terse comment简短的评论Her reply about the matter was terse.她对此事的答复简明扼要。

英英词典释义

Adjective

1. brief and to the point; effectively cut short;

"a crisp retort""a response so curt as to be almost rude""the laconic reply; `yes'""short and terse and easy to understand"