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brisk

UK //brɪsk//US //brɪsk//

词源

源自中古英语 'brisken',可能与古诺尔斯语 'bráskr'(意为“活跃的”)有关。

adjective

❶ 形容动作或行为快速而充满活力,常用于描述步伐、运动或商业活动等。

“She walked at a brisk pace to catch the bus.”

(她快步走着去赶公交车。)

“The company reported brisk sales during the holiday season.”

(该公司报告称假日期间销售旺盛。)

❶ 形容态度或语气干脆利落,有时可能显得冷淡或不友好。

“Her brisk manner sometimes made her seem unfriendly.”

(她干脆的作风有时会让人觉得她不友好。)

“The manager gave a brisk reply to the employee's question.”

(经理对员工的问题给出了简短的回答。)

同义词:quick, energetic, lively, sharp, vigorous

verb

❶ 使某物或某人变得活跃或加速,通常用于描述动作或活动。

“She brisked up her steps when she saw the bus coming.”

(看到公交车来了,她加快了脚步。)

“The cool air brisked him up after the long meeting.”

(长时间的会议后,凉爽的空气让他精神一振。)

同义词:quicken, energize, stimulate, invigorate, accelerate

常见短语

brisk walk — 指一种快节奏的步行方式,通常用于锻炼或赶时间。

“He takes a brisk walk every morning to stay healthy.”

(他每天早晨快步走以保持健康。)

brisk business — 形容商业活动或交易非常活跃和繁忙。

“The new store is doing brisk business since its opening.”

(这家新店自开业以来生意兴隆。)