brief /bri:f/
Meaning
English definition
- (n.) a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case
- (n.) a condensed written summary or abstract
- (v.) give essential information to someone
Chinese translation
- n. 摘要, 简报
- a. 简短的, 短暂的
- vt. 对...作简报, 摘要, 节录
Word details
- Part of speech
- adjective
- Pronunciation
- /bri:f/
- Syllables
- 1
- Exam levels
- Gaokao · CET-4 · Postgraduate exam · TOEFL
- Frequency
- Zipf 4.52 · Rare
Word forms
briefed, briefing, briefs, briefer, briefest
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