short

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ʃɔːt/

not-comparable of the manner of bounce of a cricket ball

Abruptly, curtly, briefly. / Unawares. / Without achieving a goal or requirement.

Japanese Meaning

急に / ぶっきらぼうに / 手短に / 不意に / 目的や要件を達成できずに

When I asked for more information, he answered short and walked away.

もっと詳しい情報を尋ねると、彼はぶっきらぼうに答えて立ち去った。

Sense（1）

Abruptly, curtly, briefly.

They had to stop short to avoid hitting the dog in the street.

Sense（2）

Unawares.

The recent developments at work caught them short.

Sense（3）

Without achieving a goal or requirement.

His speech fell short of what was expected.

Sense（4）

Sense（5）

(finance) With a negative ownership position.

We went short most finance companies in July.