shortly
/ˈʃɔːtlɪ/adverb
1
- in a short time; soon立刻, 马上; 不久：
the new database will shortly be available for consultation
新的数据库不久将可供查询
the flight was hijacked shortly after takeoff.
飞机在起飞不久遭到劫持。
2
- in a few words; briefly简短地; 扼要地：
they received a letter shortly outlining the proposals.
他们收到一封信, 扼要地概述了这些提议。
2.1
- abruptly, sharply, or curtly唐突地; 简慢地; 草率地：
'Do you like cricket?' 'I do not,'she said shortly.
“你喜欢板球吗？”“不喜欢,"她简慢地说。
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