形容词
1. I'll make a brief visit to Paris.
我将去巴黎作短时间的访问。
2. He arose and made a brief speech.
他站起身来作了一个简短的演讲。
及物动词
1. The commander briefed his men.
指挥官向其手下作了必要的指示。
2. Let me brief you before the meeting.
开会前让我简单地提示你。
名词
1. It's my brief to instruct him.
这是我给他的指令。