词汇 brass 在中文的含义

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brass

US /bræs/
UK /bræs/
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名词

1.

黄铜, 铜管乐器

a yellow alloy of copper and zinc, sometimes with small amounts of other metals

示例:
The antique lamp was made of polished brass.
那盏古董灯是用抛光的黄铜制成的。
He plays the brass instruments in the orchestra.
他在管弦乐队中演奏铜管乐器。
2.

厚颜无耻, 胆量

impudence; audacity

示例:
He had the brass to ask for a raise after being late all week.
他竟然有胆量在迟到了一周之后还要求加薪。
Her brass attitude often got her into trouble.
她那厚颜无耻的态度常常让她惹上麻烦。
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