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shortness

名词 B2

中文: 短、简短、矮小

  1. The property of being short, of being small of stature or brief. (uncountable) · the shortness of a stubby pencil· the patient's shortness of breath
  2. The result or product of being short. (countable)
  3. The property of being short or terse. (uncountable) · I was chastened by the shortness of her reply.

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After waiting at home every morning for a fortnight, and inventing every evening a fresh excuse for her, the visitor did at last appear; but the shortness of her stay, and, yet more, the alteration of her manner, would allow Jane to deceive herself no longer.
《Pride and Prejudice》,第170页 · B2

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