brevity

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n. the use of brief expressions
n. the attribute of being brief or fleeting

n. 短暂, 简短

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brevity 由词根 brev-（意思是短的）和名词后缀 -ity（表示性质或状态）组成，整体意思是“简洁的状态”。

例句

1. The speaker valued brevity and kept his speech under ten minutes.

演讲者重视简洁，将他的演讲控制在十分钟以内。

2. In writing, brevity is important to keep the reader's attention.

在写作中，简洁性很重要，以保持读者的注意力。

3. She appreciated the brevity of the message; it got straight to the point.

她欣赏这条信息的简洁；它直截了当地表达了要点。