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brief

B0481000 (brēf)adj. brief·er, brief·est 1. Short in time, duration, length, or extent.2. Succinct; concise: a brief account of the incident.3. Curt; abrupt: We were upset because he was so brief with us.n.1. A short, succinct statement.2. A condensation or an abstract of a larger document or series of documents.3. Law A document concisely stating the legal points being made, including often the citation and explanation of supporting legal authority.4. Roman Catholic Church A papal letter that is not as formal as a bull.5. A briefing.6. often briefs Short, tight-fitting underpants.7. briefs Chiefly British The instructions that are given to explain a task or assignment.tr.v. briefed, brief·ing, briefs 1. To give instructions or preparatory information to: briefed the astronauts before the mission.2. To summarize.Idiom: in brief In short.

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[Middle English bref, from Old French, from Latin brevis. N., Middle English bref, written communication, from Old French, from Medieval Latin breve, from Latin, neuter of brevis, short; see mregh-u- in Indo-European roots.]

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brief′er n.brief′ly adv.brief′ness n.

briefs

(briːfs) pl n (Clothing & Fashion) men's underpants or women's pants without legs

Thesaurus

Noun

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briefs - short tight-fitting underpants (trade name Jockey shorts)Jockey shortsunderpants - an undergarment that covers the body from the waist no further than to the thighs; usually worn next to the skinplural, plural form - the form of a word that is used to denote more than one

briefs

plural noun knickers, pants, underpants, undies, panties, broekies (S. African) (informal), smalls A bra and a pair of briefs lay on the floor.

Translations

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brief

(briːf) adjective not long; short. a brief visit; a brief account. 短暫的 短暂的 noun a short statement of facts (especially in a lawsuit, of a client's case). a lawyer's brief. 概要 概要 verb to give detailed instructions to (especially a barrister, group of soldiers etc). The astronauts were briefed before the space mission. 向...提供詳細指示 向…介绍基本情况，向...下达指示 ˈbriefing noun instructions and information. The pilots were given a briefing before they left. 簡報會 情况简介，简报 ˈbriefly adverbHe told me briefly what he knew. 簡要地 简要地briefs noun plural (used especially in shops) women's pants or men's underpants. a pair of briefs. 短褲 短裤brevity (ˈbrevəti) noun shortness (of speech, writing, time etc). He is well known for the brevity of his speeches. 簡短 简短ˈbriefcase noun a light case for papers, made of leather etc. a businessman's briefcase. 公事包 公文包in brief in a few words. In brief, we have been successful. 簡而言之 简言之

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