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terse

UK //tɜːs//US //tɜːrs//

词源

源自拉丁语 'tersus',意为'擦净的'或'精炼的',后经法语进入英语。

adjective

❶ 指言语或文字简短精炼,通常不带多余修饰,有时可能显得冷淡或生硬。

“His reply was terse and to the point.”

(他的回答简洁而切中要害。)

“She gave a terse nod before leaving the room.”

(她简短地点了点头就离开了房间。)

同义词:concise, succinct, brief, laconic, curt

常见短语

terse reply — 指简短且常常缺乏细节的回应,可能显得冷淡或不友好。

“He gave a terse reply when asked about his plans.”

(当被问及他的计划时,他给出了一个简短的回答。)

terse style — 指写作或说话风格简洁直接,通常省略不必要的修饰。

“The author is known for his terse style of writing.”

(这位作者以其简洁的写作风格而闻名。)