brisk /brisk/ adj. 1. 轻快的：at a brisk pace 以轻快的步伐 The food is so-so, but service is brisk. 饭菜不怎么样，但上菜上得快。2.生气勃勃的：a brisk old lady 健壮的老太太 3.兴隆的，繁忙活跃的：do a brisk business 买卖兴隆 Sales are expected to be brisk. 可望出现旺销局面。4. 寒冷而清新的：a brisk wind 清新的风；a brisk weather 干冷的气候