키가 작거나 길이가 짧은 상태.
The quality or state of being small in height or length.
예문:
"Her shortness made it difficult to reach the top shelf without a stool."
"The shortness of the skirt was deemed inappropriate for the formal event."
지속되는 기간이 매우 짧음.
The quality of lasting for only a brief period of time.
예문:
"The shortness of the winter days often leads to a lack of sunlight."
"We were surprised by the shortness of the meeting, which lasted only ten minutes."
말이나 글이 군더더기 없이 간결함.
The quality of being brief or concise in speech or writing.
예문:
"For the sake of shortness, I will summarize the main points of the report."
"The shortness of his reply suggested he was not interested in further discussion."
필요한 양이 모자라거나 숨이 가쁜 상태.
The state of being insufficient or lacking in a necessary amount, especially of breath.
예문:
"Shortness of breath is a common symptom of high-altitude sickness."
"The project failed due to a sudden shortness of funds and resources."
태도나 말투가 갑작스럽고 퉁명스러움.
The quality of being abrupt, curt, or unfriendly in manner or speech.
예문:
"I apologize for my shortness on the phone earlier; I was under a lot of stress."
"Her habitual shortness with subordinates made her a very unpopular manager."