brevity
词根词缀:
abbreviate v. 缩短;缩写
ab 加强 + brev 短;缩短 + iate 做 → 一再弄短 → 缩短
abbreviation n. 缩写;节略
abbreviate的名词
abridge v. 删减;削减
a 加强 + bridg 短;缩短 + e → 删减;削减
abridgment n. 删节;摘要
a 加强 + bridg 短;缩短 + ment 表结果 → 删节;摘要
brevity n. 短暂;简洁
brev 短;缩短 + ity 具备某种性质,状况 → 短暂;简洁
bridge n. 桥;桥架
bridg 短;缩短 + e → 使〔路〕变短 → 桥
数据来源:新东方英语词汇速记大全
相关例句:
From them I draw a lesson that it is self-confidence, curiosity and brevity that drive you to success.
从这些书中,我学到了,想成功就要有自信心,好奇心和一颗勇敢的心。
I had a combination of brevity, clarity, and rhythm.
我求得了既简洁清楚又有节奏感的配合。
Brevity and suggestiveness are the soul of Chinese poetry.
简练含蓄是中国诗的灵魂。
But don't let its brevity fool you& there's a lot going on in that code!
但是,不要让这种简洁性欺骗了您,这段代码中有许多内容!
Daniel delivered his message with telegraphic brevity.
丹尼尔以电报式的简洁传送了他的口信。
For brevity," per second "is omitted in this section.
为简便起见,“每秒”在此部分中省略了。