shortly

🇺🇸 /ˈʃɔːrtli/ 🇬🇧 /ˈʃɔːtli/
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adverb
B2

a very short time after something happens

She arrived at the party, but left shortly after.

她到达了派对,但不久后就离开了。

B2

very soon; in a little while

The bus will arrive shortly, so please wait.

公交车很快就会到达,请稍等。

R

in a way that shows you are annoyed or impatient

When asked about the delay, he replied shortly, "I'm busy."

当被问及延误时,他不耐烦地回答说:“我很忙。”

translation

adv. 不久之后, 很快, 不耐烦地