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TOEFL BNC: 4119 COCA: 4968

brass

brass /ˈbræs/ Brit /ˈbrɑːs/ noun
plural brasses
brass
/ˈbræs/ Brit /ˈbrɑːs/
noun
plural brasses
Learner's definition of BRASS
[noncount] : a yellow metal that is made by combining copper and zinc黄铜
often used before another noun常用于另一名词前
: musical instruments (such as trumpets, trombones, and tubas) that are made of brass铜管乐器
[noncount]
[plural]
often used before another noun常用于另一名词前
see also brass band
[noncount] : bright metal objects made of brass黄铜器
[noncount] chiefly US, informal : the people in the highest positions in an organization (such as the military or a business)(军队、企业等中的)高级官员,要员
often used with the常与the连用
Brass is used with both plural and singular verbs in this sense.此义项的brass可与单数或复数动词连用。

(as) bold as brass

see 1bold

get down to brass tacks

informal
: to start to discuss or consider the most important details or facts about something开始讨论实质问题;转入本题
TOEFL BNC: 4119 COCA: 4968

brass

1 of 2

noun

1
: an alloy consisting essentially of copper and zinc in variable proportions
2
a
: the brass instruments of an orchestra or band
often used in plural
b
: a usually brass memorial tablet
c
: bright metal fittings, utensils, or ornaments
d
: empty cartridge shells
3
: brazen self-assurance : gall
4
singular or plural in construction
a
: high-ranking members of the military
b
: persons in high positions (as in a business or the government)

brass

2 of 2

adjective

1
: made of brass
a brass cannon
see also brass ring, brass tacks
2
: made up of or composed for brass musical instruments
the band's brass section
see also brass band

Example Sentences

Noun a candlestick made of brass The whole orchestra—the strings, percussion, woodwinds, and brass—began to play. The brasses began to play. polishing the brass and the silver
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The masterful composer managed to match director George Lucas' vision with an opening theme that fit the bill, announcing the sea change with a blast of brass that no doubt caused first-time viewers to jump in their seats. Alex Galbraith, EW.com, 23 Aug. 2022 But even in a small sample size Friday night, Lance showed why 49ers brass has been so bullish about him leading up to the 2022 regular season. Tyler Dragon, USA TODAY, 13 Aug. 2022 The collection that has been marked for the request includes 12 Benin bronzes, which are mostly made of brass, according to the British Museum. Kyla Guilfoil, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2022 Academy brass have been in heated discussions for much of the day. Tatiana Siegel, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2022 Students ages 5-18 can learn to play piano, guitar, brass and woodwind instruments. Roxanne De La Rosa, The Arizona Republic, 4 Sep. 2022 But opinions from Celtics brass and Udoka may vary on the three-time Defensive Player of the Year, whose reputation is not pristine. LaMarcus Aldridge. Gary Washburn, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Sep. 2022 But this rustic Jean Paul Gaultier choker necklace featuring the French designer's initials never deserves to be called simple, as this brass and leather necklace has so much going on. Seventeen, 24 Aug. 2022 After a year dominated by decisive greens, the enchanting not-so-blue hue, pairs beautifully with brass and gold accents for a surprisingly calming touch. House Beautiful, 17 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English bras, from Old English bræs; akin to Middle Low German bras metal

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of brass was before the 12th century
TOEFL BNC: 4119 COCA: 4968
brass

noun¹

1metal金屬ADJECTIVE | VERB + BRASS | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVEgleaming, polished, shiny有光澤的黃銅;亮閃閃的黃銅solid純黃銅VERB + BRASSbe made from/in/of/out of用黃銅製成candlesticks made of solid brass純黃銅製成的燭台PREPOSITIONin brass用黃銅製成The door knocker was a female figure in brass.門環是用黃銅做成的一個女子形象。
brass

noun²

2musical instruments made of brass銅管樂器BRASS + NOUNband銅管樂隊instrument銅管樂器section銅管(樂器)組the brass section of the orchestra管弦樂隊的銅管樂器組 topic at music

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