首页英语词典curtcurt英英释义

curt

英[kɜːt] 美[kɝt]
  • adj. 简略的;简要的;草率的;简单粗暴的
  • n. (Curt)人名;(法)屈尔;(英)柯特;(德、西、芬、罗、瑞典)库尔特

英英释意


1. marked by rude or peremptory shortness;
"try to cultivate a less brusque manner"
"a curt reply"
"the salesgirl was very short with him"
2. brief and to the point; effectively cut short;
"a crisp retort"
"a response so curt as to be almost rude"
"the laconic reply; `yes'"
"short and terse and easy to understand"