brevity

brevity

['breviti]

n. 短暂, 简短, 简洁

例句与用法：

Brevity is the soul of wit.

简洁是智慧的精髓。

How can we endeavor to prolong the brevity of human life?

我们怎样才能延长短促的人生？

He is famous for the brevity of his speeches.

他以言词简洁著称。

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n.[U]

1. (讲话、记述等的)简洁, 简练

Brevity in storytelling makes the story more exciting.

讲故事简明扼要使故事更加吸引人。

2. (时间等的)短暂, 短促

The brevity of the concert disappointed the audience.

音乐会开得很短, 这使观众感到失望。