terse

1. ADJ A terse statement or comment is brief and unfriendly. 简短生硬的

He issued a terse statement, saying he is discussing his future with colleagues before announcing his decision on Monday. 他发表了简短生硬的声明，说他正和同事商讨自己的未来，并说将于星期一宣布他的决定。

2. terselyADV 简短生硬地[ADV with v]

"It's too late," he said tersely. “太晚了，”他生硬地说道。