brevity
词根词缀：
abbreviate v. 缩短；缩写
ab 加强 + brev 短；缩短 + iate 做 → 一再弄短 → 缩短
abbreviation n. 缩写；节略
abbreviate的名词
abridge v. 删减；削减
a 加强 + bridg 短；缩短 + e → 删减；削减
abridgment n. 删节；摘要
a 加强 + bridg 短；缩短 + ment 表结果 → 删节；摘要
brevity n. 短暂；简洁
brev 短；缩短 + ity 具备某种性质，状况 → 短暂；简洁
bridge n. 桥；桥架
bridg 短；缩短 + e → 使〔路〕变短 → 桥
数据来源：新东方英语词汇速记大全
相关例句：
From them I draw a lesson that it is self-confidence, curiosity and brevity that drive you to success.
从这些书中，我学到了，想成功就要有自信心，好奇心和一颗勇敢的心。
I had a combination of brevity, clarity, and rhythm.
我求得了既简洁清楚又有节奏感的配合。
Brevity and suggestiveness are the soul of Chinese poetry.
简练含蓄是中国诗的灵魂。
But don't let its brevity fool you& there's a lot going on in that code!
但是，不要让这种简洁性欺骗了您，这段代码中有许多内容！
Daniel delivered his message with telegraphic brevity.
丹尼尔以电报式的简洁传送了他的口信。
For brevity," per second "is omitted in this section.
为简便起见，“每秒”在此部分中省略了。