brass
🇬🇧 UK/bræs.brɑ:s/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLB1
Definitions
n.
A yellow metallic alloy of copper and zinc; wind instruments made of metal; high-ranking officials.
黄铜;铜管乐器;高级官员
adj.
Made of or relating to brass; bold or impudent.
黄铜制的;厚颜无耻的
v.
To coat or cover with brass.
镀黄铜
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishbrassother
=brass
Common Collocations
- 1.brass band铜管乐队
- 2.top brass高层管理人员
Example Sentences
- 1.
The trumpet is made of brass and produces a bright sound.
- 2.
The high brass of the military made the announcement.