猜测生词或短语在语境中的含义 — 英语词汇题
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