英语词汇“brisk”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	brisk
释义	brisk I. \ˈbrisk\ adjective (-er/-est) Etymology: probably modification of Middle French brusque — more at brusque 1. a. : keenly alive and alert : lively, vivacious, sprightly < a brisk old lady with no nonsense about her — Jean Stafford > < that brisk, managing, lively, imperious woman — W.M.Thackeray > b. obsolete : spruce, smart 2. : sharp or keen to the senses: as a. of a drink (1) : agreeably lively : effervescent : not flat < a brisk cider > (2) : having good flavor : pleasingly pungent : tangy < a brisk tea > b. of weather conditions : stimulating, invigorating, fresh < brisk air > < brisk weather > 3. : sharp in tone or manner < a somewhat brisker sort, with more bite and acid in what he says — R.H.Rovere > 4. : animated, quick, energetic : not slow or sluggish < a brisk walk > < brisk trading on a stock exchange > Synonyms: see agile II. verb (-ed/-ing/-s) *transitive verb* 1. obsolete : to make spruce or smart in appearance — often used with up 2. a. : to make brisk : enliven, animate, sharpen — now used with up < a brisked-up voice — Rose Thurburn > < brisked up with epigrams — Time > b. : to cause to move in a brisk manner < brisking a soft cloth over the silver coffeepot — Russell Thacher > *intransitive verb* : to become brisk especially in movement or activity — usually used with up < till the market brisked up — H.L.Davis >
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