"brevity is the soul of wit" 怎么发音

expression

US

BREV-uh-tee iz thuh SOHL uhv WIT

UK

BREV-i-tee iz thuh SOHL uhv WIT

释义

This expression means that being brief and concise makes a statement clever or intelligent. Saying more with fewer words is considered a mark of true wit.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈbɹɛvəti/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsoʊɫ/ /ˈəv/ /ˈwɪt

英式英语

bɹˈɛvɪti/ /ˈɪz/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈəʊl/ /ˈɒv/ /wˈɪt

简化发音

美式

BREV-uh-tee iz thuh SOHL uhv WIT

英式

BREV-i-tee iz thuh SOHL uhv WIT

语境中听

Remember, brevity is the soul of wit when giving a speech.

Teachers often say, 'brevity is the soul of wit' about writing essays.

Sarah's jokes are short because she believes brevity is the soul of wit.

If you want people to listen, just remember, brevity is the soul of wit.