| 1. | The opera was preceded by a short sinfonia . 歌剧开始前有一简短的序曲。 |
| 2. | He adverted briefly to the news of the day ... 他简短地谈到当天的消息。 |
| 3. | What he said was brief but significant . 他的讲话虽然简短,可是非常有意思。 |
| 4. | It was a brief and simple plea . 这是一种简短而单纯的抗议。 |
| 5. | His speech was short and to the point . 他的讲话简短中肯。 |
| 6. | I'm listening, harry. but make it brief . 哈里,我在洗耳恭听。不过,说简短些。 |
| 7. | His brief sketch of the creature was repulsive . 他对来客的简短描绘足以令人反感。 |
| 8. | His article was brief and forceful . 他的文章简短有力。 |
| 9. | He gave her a short answer . 他给了她一个简短的回答。 |
| 10. | She was marked down because her answers were too short . 她回答得太简短,给减了分。 |