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单词 pithy
释义
pithy
adjective
uk
/ˈpɪθ.i/us
/ˈpɪθ.i/

pithyadjective(SHORT)

(ofspeechor writing)expressinganideacleverlyin a few words:
（讲话或写作）言简意赅的，简洁有力的
a pithyremark言简意赅的评论
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Not saying much
  • a few well-chosen wordsidiom
  • abruptly
  • abruptness
  • briefly
  • cat
  • concisely
  • conciseness
  • crisp
  • gnomic
  • laconic
  • monosyllabic
  • monosyllabically
  • not say booidiom
  • pithily
  • quietly
  • quietness
  • reticence
  • reticent
  • reticently
  • taciturn
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pithyadjective(FRUIT)

with a lot ofpith:
衬皮厚的
a pithyorange衬皮厚的橘子
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Fruits & seeds & their parts
  • ackee
  • aronia
  • bergamot
  • boll
  • burr
  • chia
  • coffee bean
  • conker
  • drupe
  • endosperm
  • fruiterer
  • grain
  • kernel
  • nut
  • oilseed
  • pip
  • rind
  • seed corn
  • seed potato
  • thistledown
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Related word

pithily
(Definition ofpithyfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

pithy| American Dictionary

pithy
adjective
us
/ˈpɪθ·i/
(ofspeechor writing)briefandfullofmeaning:
pithycomments
a pithyquote
(Definition ofpithyfrom theCambridge Academic Content Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofpithy

pithy
If it is not advisable to makepithystatements about the effects of diversity on all exclusivistic beliefs and believers, what then can be said about these effects?
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Apithysummation, but not an entirely convincing resolution of the dilemma.
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Thinking this way we would find that the moral agent keeps a ready stock of resources useful for various moral puzzlements - old stories, memories, wisdom sayings,pithymaxims.
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His new piece took the form of a 12-minute concertino for solo double bass and ensemble cast in onepithysingle-movement divided into 15 sections.
From theCambridge English Corpus
He was alwayspithy, always moderate, always clear-headed, always courteous, always scrupulously accurate and responsible, end never afraid to speak his mind.
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The reason was summed up in a phrase that was sopithythat one wonders whether he wrote it himself.
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The number ofpithyphrases contained in this introduction, phrases which set out principles of the highest value, is really remarkable.
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Variouspithyguidelines were produced during the previous debate to illustrate the readiness of the chiropractic profession to receive statutory regulation.
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One is reminded of the adage that it is always much easier to make a long speech than a short andpithyone.
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As usual, my question will be brief andpithy.
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He always produces something not only witty and humorous, but extremelypithy.
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I think that is a very true andpithystatement.
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We need apithy, short title, which will be taken up easily in the media and will be easily recognisable by the general public.
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In addition to its expertise and authority, it is succinct,pithyand eminently readable.
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They madepithy, succinct and eloquent contributions on matters of considerable complexity.
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