short
adj. /ʃɔːrt/ A1
短暂的；短的
Lasting only a little time; not long.
仙境例句
In a short time, the pool was crowded with birds and animals that had fallen in.
没过多久，池子里就挤满了掉进来的鸟和动物。
原著这一句
Then they all crowded round her once more, while the Dodo solemnly presented the thimble, saying “We beg your acceptance of this elegant thimble;” and, when it had finished this short speech, they all cheered.
大家又一次围拢过来，渡渡鸟庄重地将顶针递还给她，致辞道：“请收下这枚精致的顶针。”致辞刚结束，全场欢呼起来。
卡罗尔原著 · 第 3 章