shortly

まもなく、すぐに

少し時間がたった後に。

やさしい英語で： After a short time.

• The bus will arrive shortly.
• She called shortly after lunch.
• We should hear the results shortly.

類義語： soon

よく使う表現： arrive shortly, shortly after, shortly before

ぶっきらぼうに

いらだっていて、愛想のない話し方で。

やさしい英語で： In a way that sounds annoyed and unfriendly.

• “Leave me alone,” he said shortly.
• She answered shortly and closed the door.
• He replied more shortly than he intended.

類義語： curtly, sharply

よく使う表現： reply shortly, say shortly, answer shortly

簡潔に

少ない言葉で。

やさしい英語で： Using only a few words.

• He stated his purpose shortly.
• The idea can be expressed more shortly in verse.
• She described the journey shortly, leaving out most details.

類義語： briefly, concisely

よく使う表現： express something shortly, state something shortly