词汇 | shortness |
释义 | shortness noun [ U ] uk/ˈʃɔːt.nəs/ us/ˈʃɔːrt.nəs/ (DISTANCE/LENGTH) 短;小;矮 the quality of being small in length, distance, or height Apart from her shortness she was hardly distinguishable from the others. 除了身材矮小之外,她几乎无法与其他人区分开来。
(TIME) (时间)短,短暂,紧迫 (of time) the quality of being not very long or less than average or usual shortness of time 时间紧迫 (内容)短,简短 the quality of not containing many words The shortness of the book makes it quick to read. 这本书篇幅短,读起来很快。
(NOT ENOUGH) 短缺 the fact that there is not much of or not enough of something There was no shortness of money. 没有资金短缺(的问题)
(NO PATIENCE) (言谈的)简短无礼 the quality of saying little but showing slight anger or lack of patience in the few words that you say His shortness with people gave a bad impression. 他与人交往时言谈之间的简短无礼给人留下了很差的印象。
shortness of breath 呼吸短促 the feeling of being unable to breathe easily, especially because you are ill The disease may cause sweating, nausea, vomiting, and shortness of breath (= difficulties in breathing). 这种疾病可能会导致出汗、恶心、呕吐和呼吸短促(=呼吸困难)。 See: short |
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