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  4. terse

terse

/tɜːrs/
简洁的

His instructions were terse but clear.

他的指示简洁明了。


正式非正式

用最少的词表达最多的意思,简洁有力

The general gave terse orders to his troops.

将军向部队下达了简洁的命令。

通常用于正式或半正式的语境,强调简洁和有效性

搭配

terse reply简短的回复terse manner简洁的方式terse style简洁的风格

同义词

concisebrieflaconicsuccinct

反义词

verbosewordylong-windedprolix

专业提示

使用场景

适用于正式文件、指令或需要高效沟通的场合

词源

源自拉丁语 'tersus',意为'擦净的,简洁的',原指经过修剪或清理的东西,后引申为语言简洁的意思

用法说明

通常用于正式或半正式的语境,强调简洁和有效性,避免在口语中使用

单词拆解

terse
简洁的
root
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