terse
意味: Sparing in the use of words; abrupt or curt, sometimes to the point of seeming rude or unfriendly.
Terse has shifted from its original positive sense (neatly polished, elegantly concise) to a more ambiguous or negative one, often implying that brevity is motivated by irritation, hostility, or emotional strain. A 'terse email' or 'terse statement' suggests displeasure rather than elegance. Common collocations include 'terse reply,' 'terse statement,' 'terse email,' and 'sounded terse.'
例文
- The company issued a terse statement confirming the chief executive's departure without offering any explanation. 公司发表了一份简短的声明，确认了首席执行官的离职，但未作任何解释。La empresa emitió un escueto comunicado confirmando la marcha del consejero delegado sin ofrecer explicación alguna.会社は最高経営責任者の退任を確認する簡潔な声明を発表したが、説明は一切なかった。회사는 최고경영자의 퇴임을 확인하는 짤막한 성명을 발표했지만, 아무런 설명도 덧붙이지 않았다.
- His emails had become increasingly terse since the disagreement, reduced to single-word replies and abrupt sign-offs. 自从那次分歧后，他的邮件变得越来越生硬，回复缩减为单个词语和突兀的结尾。Sus correos se habían vuelto cada vez más escuetos desde el desacuerdo, reducidos a respuestas de una sola palabra y despedidas abruptas.意見の相違以来、彼のメールはますますぶっきらぼうになり、一語の返信と唐突な結びだけになっていた。의견 충돌 이후 그의 이메일은 점점 퉁명스러워져서, 한 단어짜리 답장과 갑작스러운 맺음말만 남게 되었다.
- She gave a terse nod of acknowledgement but said nothing, making it clear that the conversation was over. 她生硬地点了点头表示知道了，但什么也没说，明确表示谈话到此结束。Hizo un seco gesto de asentimiento pero no dijo nada, dejando claro que la conversación había terminado.彼女はぶっきらぼうにうなずいただけで何も言わず、会話は終わりだと態度で示した。그녀는 퉁명스럽게 고개만 끄덕이고 아무 말도 하지 않아, 대화가 끝났음을 분명히 했다.
発音
使い方ガイド
場面: journalism, general, professional
トーン: neutral
起源と歴史
From Latin 'tersus' meaning polished or clean, past participle of 'tergere' (to wipe or polish). The original English sense was of refined, polished prose; the modern sense of curt brevity emerged in the 18th century.
文化的背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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