brief
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.
예시
3 / 5Can you brief me on the main points of the meeting?
Can you give me a summary of the important parts of the meeting?
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.
I'll brief you later about what you missed.
I will tell you the details later about the things you weren't there for.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
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.
빠른 퀴즈
The captain will ___ the crew on the safety procedures before we depart.
정답!
정답은: brief
예시
Can you brief me on the main points of the meeting?
everydayCan you give me a summary of the important parts of the meeting?
The minister was briefed by her advisors before the press conference.
formalThe official was given all the necessary information by her staff before speaking to the media.
I'll brief you later about what you missed.
informalI will tell you the details later about the things you weren't there for.
Researchers must brief all participants on the potential risks before the experiment begins.
academicScientists are required to inform the study subjects about possible dangers before starting.
The project manager will brief the development team on the new client requirements.
businessThe supervisor will explain the new customer needs to the staff members.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
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
자주 혼동되는 단어
To brief is to give information before an event; to debrief is to receive information or feedback after an event has finished.
Shorten means to reduce the physical length or duration of something, whereas brief means to provide a summary of information.
사용 참고사항
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.
자주 하는 실수
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'.
암기 팁
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.
어원
Derived from the Latin 'brevis', meaning short or concise.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In government and military circles, 'daily briefings' are critical rituals where leaders are updated on security and policy matters.
빠른 퀴즈
The captain will ___ the crew on the safety procedures before we depart.
정답!
정답은: brief
관련 문법 규칙
관련 어휘
관련 단어
immune
B2Immune describes the state of being protected from a specific disease, typically through vaccination or prior exposure. It can also figuratively refer to being unaffected by something negative, such as criticism, or being exempt from certain duties or legal consequences.
antibody
B2A protective protein produced by the immune system in response to the presence of a foreign substance, called an antigen. It identifies and neutralizes threats like bacteria, viruses, and toxins to prevent infection.
vaccine
B2A substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against one or several diseases. It is typically prepared from the causative agent of a disease or a synthetic substitute and is administered to prevent future infection.
vaccination
B2The administration of a vaccine to help the immune system develop protection from a disease. It refers to the physical act or the organized process of immunizing individuals or populations.
immunization
B2The process by which an individual's immune system becomes protected against a specific disease, typically through the administration of a vaccine. It refers to both the act of giving a vaccine and the resulting state of being immune to an infection.
injection
B2An injection is the act of putting a liquid, especially a drug, into a person's body using a needle and a syringe. Metaphorically, it refers to the act of introducing something new, such as money or energy, into a system or organization to improve it.
medication
B2To treat a person or animal with medicine, or to provide a drug to alleviate symptoms and manage health conditions. It describes the professional act of administering healthcare substances or the personal act of self-treating a condition.
prescription
B2Relating to a medicine or treatment that can only be obtained through a written order from a qualified doctor. It describes items that are legally regulated and require professional authorization rather than being available for direct purchase.
antibiotic
B2Relating to a substance that is capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms, especially bacteria. It describes medications or properties used to treat infections caused by bacteria rather than viruses.
anesthetic
B2A substance or drug that induces a reversible loss of sensation or consciousness. It is used in medical procedures to prevent a patient from feeling pain during surgery or other painful treatments.
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