ad.

1. 立刻，马上，不久
   She's going to New York shortly.

   她不久将去纽约。

2. 简短地，扼要地
3. 唐突地，不耐烦地，简慢地
   "You ought to be in bed," Mother said shortly.

   妈不耐烦地说道：“你该上床去了”。

adv.

1. in a short time; soon.
2. in a few words; briefly.
   ▸abruptly, sharply, or curtly.