brass
US /bræs/
UK /bræs/
1.
latão, metais
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.
A lâmpada antiga era feita de latão polido.
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He plays the brass instruments in the orchestra.
Ele toca os instrumentos de metal na orquestra.
2.
audácia, atrevimento
impudence; audacity
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He had the brass to ask for a raise after being late all week.
Ele teve a audácia de pedir um aumento depois de se atrasar a semana toda.
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Her brass attitude often got her into trouble.
Sua atitude atrevida muitas vezes a metia em encrencas.