succinct
/səkˈsɪŋkt/ (bre, ipa) · [səksˈɪŋkt] /səkˈsɪŋkt/ (ame, ipa) · [səksˈɪŋkt] /(ˌ)sək-ˈsiŋ(k)t How to pronounce succinct (audio) sə-ˈsiŋ(k)t How to pronounce succinct (audio)/ (ame, mw)
succinct — 形容詞
- succinctpositive
- more succinctcomparative
- most succinctsuperlative
1. Describes speech or writing that gives all the necessary information in a clear
簡潔的
用很少文字清楚表達的
Describes speech or writing that gives all the necessary information in a clear way using very few words, without anything extra or unnecessary.
The CEO asked for a succinct summary of the quarterly report in under ten bullet points.
執行長要求用不到十個要點，簡潔扼要地總結季度報告。
succinct summary + request for brevity
Sirin's succinct instructions helped the new team complete the task without any confusion.
Sirin 簡潔的指示幫助新團隊毫無障礙地完成了任務。
Caio is known for his succinct writing style — he never uses two words when one will do.
Caio 以簡潔的寫作風格聞名——能用一個字表達的，他絕不用兩個字。
The professor praised Zola's succinct answer, which covered all the key points in just three sentences.
教授讚揚 Zola 的回答很簡潔，只用三句話就涵蓋了所有重點。
Karim prepared a succinct one-page proposal instead of the usual lengthy document.
Karim 準備了一份簡潔的單頁提案，而不是像往常那樣寫成長篇文件。
- concise
More neutral than succinct; suggests that all unnecessary material has been removed, common in academic and professional writing.
- brief
More general — just means short in length or duration; does not carry the same emphasis on clearly expressing everything needed.
- pithy
Positive and slightly informal; describes something short but full of meaning or substance.
- terse
Can be negative; means short to the point of being rude or unfriendly, unlike succinct which is always a compliment.
- wordy
Using too many words; the direct opposite of succinct.
- verbose
Formal term for someone who uses more words than needed.
- long-winded
Informal; describes speech or writing that continues for too long and becomes boring.
用法筆記
Succinct describes communication — speech, writing, instructions, answers — not a person directly. It carries a positive connotation of efficient clarity, unlike terse, which can suggest rudeness or abruptness.