n.[U]

1. （講話、記述等的）簡潔，簡練
   Brevity in storytelling makes the story more exciting.

   講故事簡明扼要使故事更加吸引人。

2. （時間等的）短暫，短促
   The brevity of the concert disappointed the audience.

   音樂會開得很短，這使觀眾感到失望。

n.

1. concise and exact use of words.
2. shortness of time.