brass
US /bræs/
UK /bræs/
1.
loyeng, alat muzik loyeng
a yellow alloy of copper and zinc, sometimes with small amounts of other metals
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The antique lamp was made of polished brass.
Lampu antik itu diperbuat daripada loyeng yang digilap.
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He plays the brass instruments in the orchestra.
Dia memainkan alat muzik loyeng dalam orkestra.
2.
keberanian, ketidaksopanan
impudence; audacity
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He had the brass to ask for a raise after being late all week.
Dia mempunyai keberanian untuk meminta kenaikan gaji selepas lewat sepanjang minggu.
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Her brass attitude often got her into trouble.
Sikapnya yang berani seringkali menyebabkannya bermasalah.