laconism

laconism — 名詞

1. a way of speaking or writing that uses very few words, often creating a blunt or

1.名詞C2
釋義

簡潔有力

用極少字數表達的直接有力風格，常帶衝擊感

a way of speaking or writing that uses very few words, often creating a blunt or striking effect

例句

Defne admired the laconism of old Western films, where heroes spoke in clipped sentences.

Defne 欣賞老西部片中英雄只用短促句子說話的簡潔有力。

collocation: laconism of [work or genre]

The laconism of the judge's ruling surprised the journalists waiting for a detailed opinion.

法官判決的簡潔有力讓等待詳細意見的記者們大感意外。

同義詞
  • brevity

    broader — can refer to shortness of anything, not just speech

  • terseness

    often implies abruptness or rudeness, while laconism can be neutral

  • conciseness

    more common and neutral; emphasises efficiency rather than style

反義詞

用法筆記

Uncountable when referring to the quality or style. Compare with sense 2, which is countable.

常見錯誤

❌He spoke with laconisms.' (when referring to the general style).
✅He spoke with laconism.
💡Sense 1 is uncountable; use 'laconism' (no -s) for the quality.

2. a short, pointed statement that says a lot with very few words

2.名詞C2
釋義

簡短評語

以極少字數表達的具體語句

a short, pointed statement that says a lot with very few words

例句

Ilan answered every question with a laconism: 'Maybe,' 'No,' or just a shrug.

Ilan 用簡短評語回答每個問題：「也許」、「不」，或者只是聳聳肩。

countable: 'a laconism' as a specific short reply

Rashid's favourite laconism, 'Trust, but verify,' annoyed his project team but ended every debate.

Rashid 最愛的簡短評語「信任，但要確認」，讓他的專案團隊很惱火，卻能結束每一次爭論。

同義詞
  • aphorism

    implies a general truth or wisdom, not just brevity

  • one-liner

    informal; usually humorous or witty

  • maxim

    a rule or principle, not just any short remark

反義詞

用法筆記

Countable — refers to an individual short remark or saying. Compare with sense 1, which is the abstract quality.