in a few words with just a few words in one or two words in two words or three
This problem is too complicated to be explained in a few words.
这个问题千头万绪,三言两语说不清楚。
—— 给力词典精选It can be summed up in two words.
这可以用三言两语概括起来。
—— 给力词典精选There was the captain curtly pleading as before.
上尉还在那里像先前一样三言两语地恳求着。
—— 给力词典精选He gave me a curt answer.
他用简慢的态度三言两语地回答我。
—— 辞典例句If we did so , it is probable that our chat would be thin and eager.
如果我们要闲谈, 恐怕只能三言两语,匆匆带过。
—— 辞典例句