the brunt of
US /ðə brʌnt ʌv/
UK /ðə brʌnt ʌv/
成语
主要冲击, 首当其冲
the main force or impact of something unpleasant
示例:
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The small businesses bore the brunt of the economic downturn.
小企业承受了经济衰退的主要冲击。
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She always takes the brunt of his anger.
她总是承受他愤怒的主要冲击。