in briefa) SHORT/NOT LONGin as few words as possible 简言之,一言以蔽之 We should, in brief, invest heavily in digital systems. 总之,我们应该在数字化系统上大力投资。
b) SHORT/NOT LONGwithout any details 简要地 Here again are today’s headlines in brief. 现在再次播报今天的新闻提要。
in brief• In brief, the President plans to cut defense spending and lower taxes.• At 9:15, they give the foreign news in brief.
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