B2 verb خنثی

brief

/briːf/

To provide someone with necessary information, instructions, or a summary of a situation before they undertake a task. In academic and professional contexts, it often refers to the formal process of preparing someone by giving them the essential facts.

مثال‌ها

3 از 5
1

Can you brief me on the main points of the meeting?

Can you give me a summary of the important parts of the meeting?

2

The minister was briefed by her advisors before the press conference.

The official was given all the necessary information by her staff before speaking to the media.

3

I'll brief you later about what you missed.

I will tell you the details later about the things you weren't there for.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
brief
Verb
brief
قید
briefly
صفت
brief
مرتبط
briefing
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راهنمای حفظ

Think of a 'briefcase'. Professionals carry a briefcase to meetings because it contains the documents they need to 'brief' their colleagues or stay 'briefed' themselves.

آزمون سریع

The captain will ___ the crew on the safety procedures before we depart.

درسته!

پاسخ صحیح این است: brief

مثال‌ها

1

Can you brief me on the main points of the meeting?

everyday

Can you give me a summary of the important parts of the meeting?

2

The minister was briefed by her advisors before the press conference.

formal

The official was given all the necessary information by her staff before speaking to the media.

3

I'll brief you later about what you missed.

informal

I will tell you the details later about the things you weren't there for.

4

Researchers must brief all participants on the potential risks before the experiment begins.

academic

Scientists are required to inform the study subjects about possible dangers before starting.

5

The project manager will brief the development team on the new client requirements.

business

The supervisor will explain the new customer needs to the staff members.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
brief
Verb
brief
قید
briefly
صفت
brief
مرتبط
briefing

ترکیب‌های رایج

brief someone on something to give someone information about a specific topic
thoroughly brief to provide very detailed and complete information
brief the media to give a summary of information to journalists
brief the board to provide a report to the directors of a company
fully brief to provide all the information someone needs

عبارات رایج

in brief

in a few words; concisely

to be brief

to speak for only a short time

brief against someone

to secretly give negative information about someone to the media

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

brief vs debrief

To brief is to give information before an event; to debrief is to receive information or feedback after an event has finished.

brief vs shorten

Shorten means to reduce the physical length or duration of something, whereas brief means to provide a summary of information.

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نکات کاربردی

The verb 'brief' is almost always used with an object (brief someone) and is frequently followed by the preposition 'on'. It implies that the information given is essential and concise.

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اشتباهات رایج

Learners often use 'brief' as a synonym for 'shorten' (e.g., 'I briefed my essay'), but it should only be used as a verb to mean 'to inform'.

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راهنمای حفظ

Think of a 'briefcase'. Professionals carry a briefcase to meetings because it contains the documents they need to 'brief' their colleagues or stay 'briefed' themselves.

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ریشه کلمه

Derived from the Latin 'brevis', meaning short or concise.

الگوهای دستوری

brief + object + on + noun brief + object + about + noun passive voice: to be briefed by someone
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بافت فرهنگی

In government and military circles, 'daily briefings' are critical rituals where leaders are updated on security and policy matters.

آزمون سریع

The captain will ___ the crew on the safety procedures before we depart.

درسته!

پاسخ صحیح این است: brief

لغات مرتبط

bluster

C1

Bluster refers to loud, aggressive, or indignant talk that carries little sting or power and is often intended to intimidate. It suggests a noisy way of speaking that lacks substance or the actual ability to carry out threats.

bogus

C1

Describes something that is not genuine, counterfeit, or intentionally fraudulent. It is often used in academic and legal contexts to refer to claims, documents, or entities that have been fabricated to deceive others.

boisterous

C1

Describes someone or something that is noisy, energetic, and cheerful, often in a way that is slightly out of control. It is frequently used for groups of people, activities, or natural forces like wind and waves.

bombard

C1

To attack or subject someone or something to a continuous flow of objects, questions, or information. In academic and scientific contexts, it specifically refers to directing a stream of particles or radiation at a substance to induce a reaction.

bombastic

C1

Describing speech, writing, or behavior that is high-sounding and inflated but with little actual meaning or substance. It is typically used to criticize someone for being pretentious and trying to sound more important or knowledgeable than they truly are.

bondage

C1

Bondage refers to the state of being under the control of another person or system, characterized by a lack of freedom or involuntary servitude. In an academic context, it encompasses legal, social, and economic structures, such as slavery or debt peonage, that restrict an individual's autonomy.

boon

C1

A boon is a timely benefit or blessing that is extremely helpful in a particular situation. It refers to something that makes life easier or provides a significant advantage when most needed.

boorish

C1

Describes behavior that is rough, unrefined, and ill-mannered, typically lacking sensitivity or social grace. It suggests a lack of education or cultural sophistication in social interactions.

bootstrap

C1

To start or develop a process or business using minimal external resources, often relying on existing internal assets or self-funding. In computing and statistics, it refers to a self-starting process that executes without external input or a technique for estimation through resampling.

bounty

C1

A bounty is a generous gift or a reward offered for a specific task, such as the capture of a criminal. It also frequently refers to an abundance or plentiful supply of something, particularly food or natural resources.

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