brass
noun
Definitions of brass noun
metal(金屬)
- C1Uncountable(不可數名詞)
A lustrous yellow-colored metal alloy composed of copper and zinc.
黃銅
The doorknobs are crafted from solid brass.
門把手是用實心黃銅製成的。
The base of the statue is made of brass.
雕像的底座是由黃銅製成的。
This musical instrument is made of brass and produces a unique sound.
這件樂器是由黃銅製成的,能發出獨特的聲音。
- Countable(可數名詞)
A flat piece of brass, often found in churches, that is engraved with commemorative images or inscriptions.
(教堂地面或牆壁上刻有圖畫或文字的)黃銅紀念牌
This church contains many antique brasses, documenting the local history.
這座教堂裡有許多古老的黃銅紀念牌,記錄了當地的歷史。
They found a brass with the family crest on the church floor.
他們在教堂地板上發現了一塊刻有家族徽章的黃銅紀念牌。
The brass commemorates the war hero.
這塊黃銅紀念牌是為了紀念這位戰爭英雄。
confidence(自信)
- Uncountable(不可數名詞)informal(非正式)
A state of extreme self-confidence and fearlessness; impudence or audacity.
高度自信、無所畏懼;厚臉皮
She had the brass to make such an unreasonable request during the meeting.
她在會議中竟有膽量提出如此不合理的要求。
He had the brass to ask for a raise, even though his performance was poor.
他竟有臉要求加薪,儘管他的表現很差。
I admire his brass to speak in front of a large crowd.
我佩服他敢在眾人面前發言的勇氣。
money(金錢)
- Uncountable(不可數名詞)old-fashioned(過時)
Money.
金錢
Phrases of brass noun
- the brass
The brass section refers to the group of brass instruments or the musicians who play them in a band or orchestra.
(樂隊或管弦樂隊的)銅管樂器組;銅管樂器演奏者
• In the orchestra, the brass instruments often stand out during the climaxes of the music.
在管弦樂隊中,銅管樂器通常在音樂的高潮部分格外突出。
adjective
Definitions of brass adjective
- Before noun(前置形容詞)
Relating to musical instruments made of metal that are played by blowing air into them.
黃銅樂器的
French horns and trumpets are both brass instruments.
法國號和小號都是黃銅樂器。
A brass quintet will perform at the concert.
一個黃銅五重奏將在音樂會上表演。
The school band is known for its excellent brass performances.
學校樂團以其出色的黃銅樂器表演而聞名。
Idioms
- brass monkey weather
Extremely cold weather.
形容天氣極度寒冷。
• It's brass monkey weather today; I don't even want to step outside.
今天真是冷得要命的天氣;我甚至不想出門。
- get down to brass tacks
To begin discussing the most essential or fundamental aspects of a matter.
開始討論最基本或最重要的事實。
• We need to get down to brass tacks; what is the budget for this project?
我們需要切入正題;這個項目的預算是多少?