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brief; omit; slightly; strategy; seize
Meanings
6 senses · 30 examplesadjective
brief; simple; concise
Used to describe content, writing, or explanations that lack detail, opposite to 详细 (detailed).
This outline is too brief; we need to add more details.
The teacher asked us to do skimming training to quickly grasp the main idea of the article.
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This report is written roughly and not rigorous enough.
He only gave me a brief reply and did not explain the specific reason.
This sketch map shows the main road layout of the city.
noun
brief summary; outline
Refers to a condensed account or overview of a subject, event, or historical event.
The teacher asked us to write a brief history of modern Chinese history.
The summary of this article clearly outlines the core viewpoints of the whole book.
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He compiled a brief account of the company's development to help new employees quickly get familiar with it.
The abridged version of this book is suitable for beginners to read quickly.
Academic papers usually attach a summary of the research content at the beginning.
verb
omit; simplify; leave out
Used to indicate removing unnecessary or redundant parts of a text, process, or explanation.
To save time, we can omit the intermediate details and not talk about them.
This report uses a simplified format and only retains core data.
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The teacher reminded us not to omit key plots when writing compositions.
This process has been simplified, and we can move directly to the next step.
In formal reports, we can omit some irrelevant off-topic remarks.
adverb
slightly; a little; somewhat
Used to modify verbs or adjectives to indicate a small degree of an action or quality.
I know a little about this project and cannot give detailed advice yet.
His grades are slightly better than mine, and he ranked higher in this exam.
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I have heard a little that this restaurant has a very good reputation.
This plan can be put into use after minor adjustments.
His accent has a slight southern dialect flavor.
noun
strategy; plan; scheme
formalRefers to a comprehensive plan or clever tactic for achieving a goal, especially in military, political, or business contexts.
This general has great talent and strategy, leading the army to win many victories.
The victory of this war is inseparable from correct military and political strategies.
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The company has formulated a new development strategy, planning to expand overseas markets within three years.
The tactic he proposed is highly targeted and solved our core problems.
The ancient military strategist Sun Tzu wrote the famous *Art of War*, which contains many brilliant war strategies.
verb
seize; capture; conquer (land)
formalMostly used in formal or historical contexts to describe military capture of territory.
Ancient armies often launched wars to invade and seize land.
In this battle, our army successfully captured three enemy cities.
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Throughout history, many countries have used force to seize territory to expand their sphere of influence.
Ancient nomadic peoples often marched south to seize land and wealth in the Central Plains region.
The invaders attempted to control the entire country by seizing cities and land, but were eventually repelled.