What does the TOEIC word "briefly" mean?

The TOEIC word "briefly" (adverb (副詞)) means "手短に、簡潔に" in Japanese, widely used in business contexts.

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adverb (副詞)

briefly

手短に、簡潔に

Yes, a typical business example is: "The speaker briefly explained the main points of the proposal." which translates to "講演者は提案書の要点を手短に説明した。".

💡 Usage & Nuance: TOEICでは、説明や報告、プレゼンテーションなどを「手短に行う」という意味でよく使われます。時間やスペースが限られている状況を示す際に重要です。

concisely

shortly

succinctly

for a short time

The speaker briefly explained the main points of the proposal.

講演者は提案書の要点を手短に説明した。

Verify your vocabulary strength for "briefly"

Could you please explain your findings _______, as we have limited time?

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: 「時間が限られている」ので、「手短に説明する」ことが求められます。
English: Limited time implies the need to explain things 'briefly'.

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