terse

1. ADJ A terse statement or comment is brief and unfriendly. 簡短生硬的

He issued a terse statement, saying he is discussing his future with colleagues before announcing his decision on Monday. 他發(fā)表了簡短生硬的聲明，說他正和同事商討自己的未來，并說將于星期一宣布他的決定。

2. terselyADV 簡短生硬地[ADV with v]

"It's too late," he said tersely. “太晚了，”他生硬地說道。