brevity

['breviti]

n. 短暂, 简短, 简洁

例句与用法：

Brevity is the soul of wit.

简洁是智慧的精髓。

How can we endeavor to prolong the brevity of human life?

我们怎样才能延长短促的人生？

He is famous for the brevity of his speeches.

他以言词简洁著称。

详细释义：

n.[U]

1. (讲话、记述等的)简洁, 简练

Brevity in storytelling makes the story more exciting.

讲故事简明扼要使故事更加吸引人。

2. (时间等的)短暂, 短促

The brevity of the concert disappointed the audience.

音乐会开得很短, 这使观众感到失望。