short
/ʃɔːt/ · /ʃɔːrt/
CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #485 in the learning path
短的；短暂的；矮的
Definitions
adj. Having little length, height, or duration.
短的；短暂的；矮的
adj. Not having as much of something as is needed.
不足的；短缺的
adv. Before reaching a target, or with a sudden stop.
未达到；突然停止
Example
We took a short walk before dinner tonight.
今晚晚饭前，我们散了一小会儿步。
Short training courses can help unemployed adults acquire practical skills without committing to several years of study.
短期培训课程能帮助失业成年人获得实用技能，而不必投入数年时间学习。
Collocations
- a short distance
- short of time
- in the short term
- fall short of
Word family
- shorten (v.)
- shortness (n.)
- shortage (n.)
- shortly (adv.)
Synonyms
- brief
Antonyms
- long
- tall
Usage tip
short of表示缺少；shortly通常意为“不久”。
FAQ
- What does short mean?
- Having little length, height, or duration. Not having as much of something as is needed. Before reaching a target, or with a sudden stop.
- How is short pronounced?
- UK /ʃɔːt/, US /ʃɔːrt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
