brook

🇬🇧 UK/bruk/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A small, natural stream of water.

小溪,小河

v.

To tolerate or put up with something (usually used in negative sentences).

容忍,忍受(常用于否定句)

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
brookother
=brook

Common Collocations

  • 1.mountain brook山间小溪

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The clear brook ran through the forest.

  • 2.

    He would not brook any opposition to his plans.

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