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单词 curtly
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
curt /kɜrt/USA pronunciation   adj., -er, -est. 
  1. rudely brief in speech, or too quick in manner:a curt reply to my friendly greeting.
curt•ly, adv.: answered curtly that he was too busy to talk.
curt•ness, n. [uncountable]
    See blunt.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
curt  (kûrt),USA pronunciation adj., -er, -est. 
  1. rudely brief in speech or abrupt in manner.
  2. brief;
    concise;
    terse;
    laconic.
  3. short;
    shortened.
  • Latin curtus shortened, short, cut short
  • 1620–30
curtly, adv. 
curtness, n. 
    • 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged snappish, sharp.
    • 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged See blunt. 
    • 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged abbreviated.

Curt  (kûrt),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. a male given name, form of Curtis. 

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