(每日一词)curt

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Curt  /kɝːt/ adj. (态度或说话)简短失礼的,唐突的,草率的


meaning: If someone’s manner or speech is curt, it is rude as a result of being very quick. 


词源:curt--short

联想:cu(cut) + rt(short)



e.g.   to give a curt nod/reply 草草点了点头/三言两语地回答

e.g. The manager's curt response left her feeling dismissed and ignored. 经理简短的回应让她感到被忽视和无视。


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