brief
noun
Definitions of brief noun
information(資訊)
- Countable(可數名詞)
a set of instructions or information
指示；任務簡介
My task was to ensure that all the facts were accurately recorded.
我的任務是確保所有事實都被準確記錄下來。
They provided me with a brief about the project.
他們向我提供了有關該專案的簡報。
The brief detailed all the steps we needed to complete.
簡報詳細說明了我們需要完成的所有步驟。
legal(法律)
- Countable(可數名詞)law(法律)specialized(專業)
a document or set of documents containing the details about a court case
訴訟摘要；案情摘要
The lawyer carefully reviewed the case brief in preparation for the upcoming trial.
律師仔細審閱了訴訟摘要，為即將到來的審判做準備。
The document contains all relevant case information such as evidence and testimonies.
該文件包含所有相關的案件信息，例如證據和證詞。
The judge requested a detailed brief before the verdict.
法官在判決前要求提供詳細的訴訟摘要。
profession(職業)
- informal(非正式)
a lawyer who will speak for someone in a court of law
（出庭）律師
My brief advised me to plead guilty.
我的律師建議我認罪。
They hired a well-known brief to represent them in court.
他們聘請了一位知名律師在法庭上代表他們。
My brief presented a strong argument in court.
我的律師在法庭上提出了有力的論點。
Phrases of brief noun
- in brief
Said or expressed using very few words and omitting minor details.
簡言之
• "Did you enjoy the show?" "In brief, no, I didn't."
「你喜歡這場表演嗎？」「簡而言之，不，我不喜歡。」
- briefs
A type of underwear, worn by both men and women, that covers the area from the waist to the upper thighs.
內褲
• This store offers a variety of underwear styles, from boxer briefs to classic briefs.
這家商店提供各種內衣款式，從平口褲到經典內褲。
verb
Definitions of brief verb
- Transitive(及物動詞)
to give someone detailed instructions or information
向…介紹情況；給…指示
We had already been briefed about the job requirements.
我們已經被簡報了工作需求。
The manager briefed the team on the new policy.
經理向團隊簡報了新政策。
We need to brief all participants beforehand.
我們需要事先向所有參與者簡報。
Phrases of brief verb
- brief against/in favour of someone/something
To disclose information about someone or something, often through informal channels, with the intention of criticizing or praising them.
透露某人或事物的資訊，借此批評／讚奬。
• It was rumored that the company's executives briefed against the launch of the new product to the media.
有傳言稱，公司高管向媒體簡報反對新產品的發布。
adjective
Definitions of brief adjective
duration(時間)
- B1
lasting only a short time or containing few words
短暫的；簡短的
Fortunately, his acceptance speech was brief.
幸運的是，他的獲獎感言很簡短。
I took a brief look at her report before the meeting.
我在會議前快速看了一下她的報告。
Our time is short, so it can only be a brief stop.
我們的時間很短，所以只能短暫停留。
used to express how quickly time goes past
（時間）短暫的；飛快的
For a few brief weeks, we were very happy.
在短短幾週內，我們非常快樂。
The time went by briefly, and summer ended in a blink of an eye.
時間飛快地過去，夏天轉眼就結束了。
This brief vacation gave us a lot of energy.
這個短暫的假期給了我們很多能量。
length(長度)
(of clothes) very short
（衣服）很短的
I recall she was wearing a very brief skirt.
我記得她穿著一件非常短的裙子。
The brief top showed her navel.
這件短上衣露出了她的肚臍。
He was wearing very brief sports shorts.
他穿著非常短的運動短褲。