brisk

/brɪsk/ (bre, ipa) · /brɪsk/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈbrisk/ (ame, mw)

brisk — 形容詞

  • briskpositive
  • briskercomparative
  • briskestsuperlative

1. Full of lively movement or rapid activity, so that people, events, or business f

1.形容詞B2
釋義

輕快；熱絡

動作或活動進行得快又有活力

Full of lively movement or rapid activity, so that people, events, or business feel energetic and busy.

例句

Dario gave the team a brisk welcome and sent everyone straight to work.

Dario 用輕快的方式歡迎團隊，立刻要大家開始工作。

collocation: brisk welcome for energetic, efficient action

The shop had brisk trade after the concert ended downtown.

演唱會散場後，店裡的生意變得很熱絡。

collocation: brisk trade / brisk business

同義詞
  • lively

    adds brightness or animation, often in social settings

  • energetic

    focuses on strong energy, even when speed is not important

  • active

    broader and weaker; does not always suggest quick movement

反義詞
  • slow

    moving or happening without speed

  • sluggish

    lacking energy or drive

文法句型

brisk + noun

be + brisk

用法筆記

Common with nouns such as 'pace', 'walk', 'trade', 'business', and 'conversation'. It suggests both speed and energy, not speed alone.

2. Cool in a refreshing way that feels clean, sharp, and pleasant rather than harsh

2.形容詞C1
釋義

清爽的

冷得舒服，讓人精神一振

Cool in a refreshing way that feels clean, sharp, and pleasant rather than harsh.

例句

A brisk wind swept across the harbour before sunrise.

日出前，一陣清爽的風掃過港口。

collocation: brisk wind / brisk air / brisk breeze

We opened the cabin door to let the brisk air in.

我們打開小屋的門，讓清爽的空氣進來。

同義詞
  • crisp

    often used for pleasantly cold air, with a slightly sharper feel

  • fresh

    broader and softer; not always cool

  • cool

    neutral term for lower temperature, without the refreshing tone

反義詞

文法句型

brisk + air / wind / breeze

be + brisk

用法筆記

Mostly used for weather, air, wind, or breeze. It suggests coolness that feels refreshing, not severe cold.

常見錯誤

❌The soup tastes brisk.
✅The morning air feels brisk.
💡this sense describes pleasantly cool weather or air, not flavour.

3. Quick and efficient in a way that sounds direct and slightly sharp.

3.形容詞B2
釋義

俐落；乾脆

說話做事直接而有效率

Quick and efficient in a way that sounds direct and slightly sharp.

例句

The nurse gave a brisk nod and moved to the next patient.

那位護理師俐落地點了點頭，就走向下一位病人。

pattern: brisk gesture showing efficient movement

Elise answered in a brisk voice and ended the call.

Elise 用乾脆的語氣回答，接著結束通話。

collocation: brisk voice / brisk tone

同義詞
  • businesslike

    neutral and efficient, often less sharp in tone

  • efficient

    focuses on getting things done well, without the sharpness

  • curt

    stronger and more openly abrupt

反義詞

文法句型

brisk + tone / manner / reply

be + brisk with somebody

用法筆記

This sense is about manner or tone, not physical movement. It often suggests efficiency and impatience at the same time.

常見錯誤

❌His brisk tone was warm and affectionate.
✅His brisk tone was efficient but a little sharp.
💡this sense usually sounds direct rather than tender.

brisk — 動詞