shortly

副詞

1. 1

   不久、很快、馬上

   The manager will be with you shortly, so please take a seat.

   經理很快就會來見你，請先坐一下。

2. 2

   不久、隨即常與 after、before 連用

   She moved abroad shortly after finishing her degree.

   她拿到學位後不久就搬到國外了。

3. 3

   唐突地、不客氣地、生硬地

   He answered shortly and turned back to his computer.

   他生硬地回了一句，就轉頭去看電腦。

4. 4

   簡短地、簡潔地正式

   The report states the findings shortly and clearly.

   這份報告簡短清楚地陳述了研究結果。