brass

🇬🇧 UK/bræs.brɑ:s/🇺🇸 US
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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 English
brassother
=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.

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