terse

• 形容言语或文字简短扼要，有时过于简略而显得生硬或唐突。

Describes speech or writing that is brief and concise, often to the point of being abrupt or rude.

1. Brief and directB2formal

   Using few words, often in a way that seems rude or unfriendly.

   简短而生硬

   • His terse reply made it clear he was annoyed.
   • She gave a terse summary of the meeting.
   • The manager's terse instructions left no room for questions.

   同义词abruptbrusqueclippedcurtlaconicshortsnappy

   反义词garrulouslong-windedloquaciousprolixverbosewordy

2. Concise and effectiveB2formal

   Expressing much in few words; clear and to the point.

   简洁有力

   • The author's terse writing style is very effective.
   • He offered a terse but accurate description of the problem.
   • A terse statement can sometimes be more powerful than a long explanation.

   同义词briefcompactconcisecrisplaconicpithysuccinct

   反义词garrulouslong-windedprolixverbosewordy