商务英语中级口语词汇解析：brusque

态度生硬的（形容词）

(adjective) Abrupt and unpleasant in speech or behavior; brief, and rudely dismissive.

EXAMPLE: The brusque way in which my boss speaks with me makes me think he is dissatisfied with my work.

老板与我讲话时态度生硬，让我觉得他对我的工作不满。