v. 简要；[图情]摘要（brief 的过去式）
in brief简言之
brief introduction简介；简短介绍
1.He briefed all the agents before assigning them.
他在指派代理人之前向他们所有人布置了简要任务。
2.During the talks, each side briefed the other on its own domestic situation.
会谈中，宾主双方介绍了各自国内情况。
3.It briefed journalists on American lies about his immunity, helping stir public anger.
它简短介绍了美国记者对于他的豁免权的谎言，这挑起了公愤。
4.Paiko became worried; he thought the departed Sergeant had briefed the new one on his case.
派克有点担心了，他以为先前那个警察已经把他的案件告诉这个新的警察。
5.Once the interviewers have been briefed, I send the client a schedule and then they get back to me with deadlines.
问题的摘要制定好后，我就把计划书发给顾客，然后他们给我最后期限。
6.I had kept him briefed on our progress and problems.
我向他简单介绍了我们目前的进展和问题。
7.I expect to be kept fully briefed at all times.
我希望随时向我报告全面情况。