clipped
adjective uk/klɪpt/ us/klɪpt/
(SPEAKING)
急促的;短促的;生硬干脆的
with words pronounced quickly and clearly, sometimes with parts missing, or in a very short and unfriendly way
I heard the clipped tones of his secretary saying "I have Mr Watson for you." 我听见他的秘书急促地说：“沃森先生找您。”
(TIDY)
修剪过的
cut short and tidy
a clipped beard/moustache 修剪过的胡须／小胡子