tersest
adj. (说话、文笔等)精练的,简洁的,扼要的( terse的最高级 )
A terse statement or comment is brief and unfriendly.
He issued a terse statement, saying he is discussing his future with colleagues before announcing his decision on Monday...
他发表了简短声明,称他正在和同事讨论他的未来,并将于星期一宣布他的决定。
His tone was terse as he asked the question.
他提问时语气生硬。