shortly
/ˈʃɔːtli/ · /ˈʃɔːrtli/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2344 in the learning path
不久；马上
Definitions
adv. After a short amount of time.
不久；马上
adv. In a brief, unfriendly or impatient way.
不耐烦地；生硬地
Example
The bus will arrive shortly, so get your bag ready.
公交车马上就到，把你的包准备好。
Shortly after the new railway opened, local businesses reported a significant increase in customer visits.
新铁路开通后不久，当地商家就报告称到店顾客显著增加。
Collocations
- arrive shortly
- shortly after
- shortly before
Word family
- short (adj.)
- shorten (v.)
- shortness (n.)
Synonyms
- soon
Usage tip
表示“简要地”通常用briefly，不用shortly。
FAQ
- What does shortly mean?
- After a short amount of time. In a brief, unfriendly or impatient way.
- How is shortly pronounced?
- UK /ˈʃɔːtli/, US /ˈʃɔːrtli/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
