short account

• 对事件、事实或财务交易的简短或简洁的陈述、解释或总结。

A brief or concise report, explanation, or summary of events, facts, or financial transactions.

1. Brief financial recordC1formal

   A concise summary of financial transactions or a statement of a short position in trading.

   简要财务记录

   • The accountant prepared a short account of the monthly expenses.
   • He opened a short account to speculate on falling stock prices.
   • The short account showed a small profit for the quarter.

2. Concise narrativeB2formal

   A brief description or report of an event or situation.

   简要叙述

   • She gave a short account of her travels in Europe.
   • The witness provided a short account of the accident.
   • His short account of the meeting was clear and to the point.