a brief introduction
brief是"既短又简"
而shor只是"短"
brief
[bri:f]
n.
摘要,大纲
adj.
简短的,短暂的
vt.
摘要,(军事)下达简令
brief
brief
AHD:[br¶f]
D.J.[bri8f]
K.K.[brif]
adj.（形容词）
brief.er,brief.est
Short in time,duration,length,or extent.
短的：指时间、期间、长度或广度短的
Succinct; concise:
简洁的；扼要的：
a brief account of the incident.
对事件简短的陈述
Curt; abrupt.
简慢的；唐突的
n.（名词）
A short,succinct statement.
简短,扼要的陈述
A condensation or an abstract of a larger document or series of documents.
概要,摘要：一份较长的文件或一系列文件的要义浓缩
Abbr.br.Law
缩写 br.【法律】
A formal outline listing main contentions along with supporting evidence and documentation.
辩护状：陈列了主要论点,并附有证据和文书的正式纲要
A document containing all the facts and points of law pertinent to a specific case,filed by an attorney before arguing the case in court.
诉讼要点,案情摘要：包含与案件有关的所有证据、论点的文件,由律师出庭辩论时提出
Roman Catholic Church A papal letter that is not as formal as a bull.
【罗马天主教】 教皇通谕,教廷通牒：不如教皇诏书正规的教皇通谕
A briefing.
简报
briefs Short,tight-fitting underpants.
briefs 紧身的短内裤
v.tr.（及物动词）
briefed,brief.ing,briefs
To summarize.
作概述,作总结
To give concise preparatory instructions,information,or advice to:
事先向…简要介绍指令、信息或建议：
briefed the astronauts before the mission.
行动前简单地向宇航员介绍情况
