brush
名詞
定義 brush 名詞
tool(工具)
- A2Countable(可數名詞)
An object with short, stiff pieces of hair, plastic, or wire attached to a base or handle, used for cleaning, arranging hair, or painting.
刷子；毛刷；畫筆
I can't locate my brush, but I still have my comb.
我找不到我的刷子，但我還有我的梳子。
A hard brush is needed to remove the rust.
需要一把硬刷子來去除鏽跡。
A brush specifically designed for clothes.
專門為衣物設計的刷子。
- A2Countable(可數名詞)
Used as a combining form to create other words.
（用作構詞成分）
A hairbrush.
一把髮刷。
A toothbrush.
一支牙刷。
A paintbrush.
一支畫筆。
- B2Singular(單數)
An act of cleaning or smoothing with a brush.
刷；擦；拂
These shoes require a thorough brushing.
這雙鞋需要徹底刷一刷。
Remember to give your hair a brush before leaving.
記得出門前要梳一下頭髮。
touch(觸碰)
- Countable(可數名詞)Usually singular(通常單數)
A quick, light touch or contact.
輕觸，輕拂
He felt the soft brush of her hand against his.
他感覺到她的手輕輕拂過他。
bushes(灌木)
- Uncountable(不可數名詞)
Small, low bushes or the wild land they grow in.
矮灌木叢
We saw a wild rabbit concealed within the brush.
我們看到一隻野兔藏在灌木叢中。
The dry conditions increased the possibility of brush fires.
乾燥的條件增加了灌木叢火災的可能性。
- Uncountable(不可數名詞)
brushwood
柴枝
tail(尾巴)
- Countable(可數名詞)
The tail of a fox.
狐狸尾巴
片語 brush 名詞
- a brush with something
An instance of experiencing something, or nearly experiencing something, often unpleasant.
與…擦身而過（指不快的經驗）
• His last brush with death on the highway left him with lingering fears.
他在高速公路上的最後一次與死亡擦肩而過，留下了揮之不去的恐懼。
動詞
定義 brush 動詞
touch(觸碰)
- B2Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)Verb + adv/prep(動詞+副詞/介詞)
To touch something quickly, lightly, or carelessly.
輕輕地觸碰；輕拂
Charlotte brushed against him as she exited the room.
夏洛特離開房間時輕輕擦過他。
His lips lightly brushed her cheek before he departed.
他的嘴唇在她臉頰上輕輕擦過，然後離開了。
- C1Transitive(及物動詞)Verb + adv/prep(動詞+副詞/介詞)
To move something using a brush or your hand.
（用刷子或手）拂；拂去；掃
Jackie brushed her hair out of her face.
傑姬將頭髮從臉上拂開。
He brushed away a single tear.
他輕輕拂去一滴眼淚。
She stood up and brushed the wrinkles out of her skirt.
她站起來，將裙子上的皺褶拂平。
clean(清潔)
- A2Transitive(及物動詞)
To clean something or make it smooth using a brush.
刷；刷淨；刷平
She wondered when he had last brushed his teeth.
她想知道他上次刷牙是什麼時候。
She brushed her hair with slow, rhythmic strokes.
她用緩慢而富有節奏的動作梳理頭髮。
My pants were covered in mud, but I was able to brush them clean thankfully.
我的褲子沾滿了泥巴，但幸好我能把它們刷乾淨。
片語動詞 brush
- brush something off
to disregard someone's words or not consider something with seriousness
忽視；不予理會
• She brushed off his criticism and continued to work her way.
她對他的批評不予理會，繼續按照自己的方式工作。
- brush someone/something off
to clear dust or dirt off a person or object utilizing one's hands or a brush
刷掉，撣去（灰塵、污垢等）
• He brushed off the dust from the canvas using a brush.
他用刷子把帆布上的灰塵刷掉了。
- brush someone/something aside
to dismiss something without serious consideration, deeming it insignificant
對某事漠視；不予考慮
• In the meeting, he brushed my suggestions aside, not taking them seriously.
在會議上，他對我的建議不屑一顧，沒有認真對待。
- brush up (on) something
to enhance your understanding of a subject that you have previously studied but may not fully remember.
重新學習或溫習
• Before the exam, I need to brush up on my math skills.
考試前，我需要複習一下我的數學技能。
- brush past someone
to swiftly walk past an individual, typically to avoid conversation
擦身而過（表示不想交談）
• She decided to brush past her annoying old colleague at the party.
她決定在派對上快速從她煩人的老同事身邊走過。