a.  简洁的，简练的，简明的 ≈ brief

a. 〔书籍〕简略的，简缩的，简明的

• Concise Dictionary of Spoken Chinese  《汉语口语简明词典》

• It requires one to take risks and experience failures. But good science also requires   27   understanding, clear explanation and concise presentation. 简明的陈述

• Your summary should be as clear and concise as possible. 你的总结应该尽可能地明白简洁。

BrE /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃn/   

NAmE /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃn/