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猜测生词或短语在语境中的含义 — 英语词汇题

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题目
In the sentence "The manager's terse reply—a mere 'fine'—left the employees wondering whether he was truly satisfied or merely concealing his irritation," the word "terse" is closest in meaning to: (A) brief and abrupt (B) friendly and warm (C) detailed and thorough (D) hesitant and uncertain