short

• 形容长度、持续时间或高度小的。

Describes something that is small in length, duration, or height.

1. Small in length or heightA1formal

   Measuring a small distance from end to end or from top to bottom.

   短的

   • She has short hair.
   • The table is too short for the chairs.
   • He is shorter than his brother.

   同义词diminutivedwarfishlittlelowpetitesmallsquatstubby

   反义词longtall

2. Brief in durationA1formal

   Lasting for a small amount of time.

   短的

   • The meeting was very short.
   • We had a short conversation.
   • Life is too short to hold grudges.

   同义词briefephemeralfleetingmomentaryquicktemporarytransienttransitory

   反义词extendedlengthylongprolongedprotracted

3. Insufficient or lackingB1formal

   Not having enough of something; less than what is needed.

   不足的

   • We are short on supplies.
   • The store is short of cash today.
   • He was short of breath after running.

   同义词deficientinadequateinsufficientlackingmeagerscantscarcesparsewanting

   反义词adequateampleenoughsufficient

4. Rude or abruptB2informal

   Speaking in a curt or unfriendly manner.

   简慢无礼

   • She was short with the customer.
   • His short reply surprised everyone.
   • Don't be so short with me.

   同义词abruptbrusquecurtsharpsnappyterse

   反义词courteousfriendlygraciouspolitewarm

• 副词，表示突然、出乎意料地或早于预期时间。常用于“突然停下”“打断”等短语中，指动作突然或提前结束。

An adverb meaning "abruptly" or "before the expected time." It is used in phrases like "to stop short" or "to cut short," indicating an action that ends suddenly or prematurely.

1. Abruptly or suddenlyB2informal

   In a way that stops or ends suddenly; not continuing.

   突然地

   • He stopped short when he saw the accident.
   • The conversation cut short when the phone rang.
   • She pulled up short at the red light.

   同义词abruptlydeadsharplysuddenlyunexpectedly

2. Before the expected timeB2informal

   Before the scheduled or expected time; prematurely.

   提前

   • The meeting ended short of the planned hour.
   • He left short of finishing his speech.
   • The movie stopped short of the climax.

   同义词abruptlyahead of timeearlyprematurelytoo soon

   反义词long

3. Insufficiently or lackingB2informal

   In a way that is less than needed or expected.

   不足

   • The supplies ran short during the expedition.
   • He fell short of the required score.
   • The budget came up short for the new project.

   同义词inadequatelyinsufficientlypoorlyscantily

   反义词adequatelyamplysufficiently

• 名词，指短片（尤指短电影），也指短路，或指不足、短缺，以及（非正式）矮个子的人。

A noun referring to a short film, a short circuit, or a small amount of something, often used in informal contexts.

1. Short filmB1formal

   A motion picture that is shorter than a standard feature film, typically under 40 minutes.

   短片

   • The festival featured several award-winning shorts.
   • He directed a short about climate change.
   • The short was nominated for an Oscar.

   同义词short subject

2. Short circuitB2informaltechnical

   An electrical circuit that allows current to flow along an unintended path, often causing damage.

   短路

   • The appliance stopped working because of a short.
   • He fixed the short in the wiring.
   • A short caused the power outage in the building.

   同义词faultshort circuit

3. Short drinkB1informalbritish

   A small, strong alcoholic drink, such as whiskey or vodka, served in a small glass.

   烈酒小杯

   • He ordered a short at the bar.
   • She prefers shorts over cocktails.
   • The bartender poured him a short of bourbon.

   同义词dramjiggernipshottot

• 动词，指造成短路；非正式用法中表示给予或得到的少于预期或所需。

A verb used to indicate the act of causing a short circuit or, informally, to give less than what is expected or required.

1. Short-circuitB2informal

   To cause a short circuit in an electrical system.

   短路

   • The faulty wiring shorted the entire system.
   • Water caused the device to short out.
   • He accidentally shorted the battery terminals.

   同义词short-circuit