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The president gave a brief statement to the press before boarding the plane.

(Chinese) 总统在登机前向媒体发表了简短的声明。

There will be brief periods of sunshine between the rain showers this afternoon.

(Chinese) 今天下午阵雨之间会有短暂的阳光出现。

The intelligence officer had to brief the general on the latest troop movements.

(Chinese) 情报官员不得不向将军简要汇报最新的部队调动情况。

Please brief your replacement on all pending tasks before you go on vacation.

(Chinese) 请在休假前向你的接替者简要交代所有待办任务。