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BNC: 2793 COCA: 1652

breast

1 breast /ˈbrɛst/ noun
plural breasts
1 breast
/ˈbrɛst/
noun
plural breasts
Learner's definition of BREAST
[count] : either one of the two soft parts on a woman's chest that produce milk when she has a baby(女子的)乳房often used before another noun常用于另一名词前
see picture at human
[count]
old-fashioned + literary : the front part of a person's body between the neck and the stomach : chest(人的)胸,胸部
literary : the chest thought of as the place where emotions are felt心窝;心情;内心
[count] : the front part of a bird's body below the neck(鸟的)胸部
see picture at bird
: meat from the front part of a bird's or animal's body(鸟或动物的)胸部肉
[noncount]
[count]
[count] : the part of a piece of clothing that covers a person's chest(衣服的)胸部,上身前部
usually used before another noun通常用于另一名词前

make a clean breast of

: to speak openly and honestly about (something that you have previously lied about or kept secret)坦白供认;完全承认;把…和盘托出

— breasted

/ˈbrɛstəd/ adjective
used in combination用于合成词
see also double-breasted, single-breasted
2 breast /ˈbrɛst/ verb
breasts; breasted; breasting
2 breast
/ˈbrɛst/
verb
breasts; breasted; breasting
Learner's definition of BREAST
[+ object] formal
: to push against or move through (something) with your chest forward挺胸顶着…;用胸部推进
sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻
BNC: 2793 COCA: 1652

breast

1 of 2

noun

1
: either of the pair of mammary glands extending from the front of the chest in pubescent and adult human females and some other mammals
also : either of the analogous but rudimentary organs of the male chest especially when enlarged
2
a
: the fore or ventral part of the body between the neck and the abdomen
b
: the part of an article of clothing covering the breast
3
: the seat of emotion and thought : bosom
4
a
: something (such as a front, swelling, or curving part) resembling a breast
breasted adjective

breast

2 of 2

verb

breasted; breasting; breasts

transitive verb

1
: to contend with resolutely : confront
breasting the waves
2
chiefly British : climb, ascend
3
: to thrust the chest against
the sprinter breasted the tape

Example Sentences

Noun My breast heaved with emotion. a bird with an orange breast I ordered the grilled breast of chicken. a few slices of turkey breast Do you prefer a breast or a leg? Verb I was at the race's finish line to see the winner breast the tape. breasted the diagnosis of cancer with fortitude and optimism See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Hazard-Jenkins acknowledges that overdiagnosis is indeed a significant problem in the case of breast cancer. Simar Bajaj, Scientific American, 6 Sep. 2022 His mom died of breast cancer in late 2019 and his grandmother died during the pandemic. Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2022 Allio, who is a single father, shared with Bachelorette viewers when his wife died of breast cancer. Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2022 Minti offers a full line of toxin-free oral tools including toothbrushes with handle made of 100% compostable bamboo, and paraben-free toothpaste, a toxin that can disrupt hormone function by mimicking the hormone estrogen and lead to breast cancer. Jasmine Browley, Essence, 30 Aug. 2022 Barbara succumbed to a rare form of breast cancer that was diagnosed in 2010. Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2022 Wall’s mother, Frances Pulley, died in December 2019 at the age of 58 after struggling with breast cancer. San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Aug. 2022 Founded by by Ivy Mix and Lynnette Marrero in 2011, the competition raises money to fight against breast cancer. Sam Dangremond, Town & Country, 28 Aug. 2022 She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018 and had a tumor removed. Landon Mion, Fox News, 24 Aug. 2022
Verb
Here’s an easy pot sticker recipe that can be made with pigeon or any number of other game meats.8 pigeons, breasted¼ cup ginger, minced2 eggs, beaten1 head Napa cabbage, sliced2 bunches of scallions, thinly sliced2 carrots, julienned2 Tbsp. Cosmo Genova, Field & Stream, 30 Apr. 2020 On Plum Island, there were 16 Northern shovelers, eight red-grebes, two rough-legged hawks, and a yellow-breasted chat. BostonGlobe.com, 23 Dec. 2019 Few people pluck snows, and the birds are typically breasted. Brad Fenson, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2020 From the menswear brand's Winter 2019 collection, the monochrome look consisted of a double-breasted jacket over a matching shirt, skinny tie, and trousers. Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Sep. 2019 In fact, business suits with ties were few and far between on Milan runways, while jackets took on an array of shapes beyond the traditional notched lapel or double-breasted looks. Washington Post, 13 Jan. 2020 Sandwiched in between her husband and her son, Victoria grounded the trio of tailored looks in a white double-breasted ensemble which was deliberately oversized. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2019 The black pleated pants, the black bell sleeve turtleneck sweater, and the gingham plaid double breasted coat. Katie Intner, PEOPLE.com, 7 Nov. 2019 Working with stylist Kate Young, Gomez wore a checkered, double-breasted suit by Frame to cap off of her slew of winning looks. Vogue, 28 Oct. 2019 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English brest, from Old English brēost; akin to Old High German brust breast, Old Irish brú belly, Russian bryukho

First Known Use

Noun

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

Verb

1578, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of breast was before the 12th century
BNC: 2793 COCA: 1652
breast

noun¹

1part of a woman's body女性乳房ADJECTIVE | BREAST + NOUN ADJECTIVEample, big, enormous, full, heavy, large豐滿的乳房;巨大的乳房little, small小小的乳房bare, exposed, naked裸露的乳房firm, perky, pert, pointed結實的乳房;小巧精緻的乳房;尖尖的乳房round, shapely渾圓的/勻稱的乳房pendulous, sagging下垂的/鬆垂的乳房tender柔軟的乳房fake假乳BREAST + NOUNcancer, lump, tumour/tumor乳腺癌;乳房腫塊;乳房腫瘤examination乳房檢查surgery乳房手術clinic乳房門診screening乳房疾病篩查milk母乳The protective benefits of breast milk are numerous for both mother and baby.母乳喂養對母親和嬰兒都能起到很大的保護作用。size乳房尺寸implant乳房植入augmentation, enlargement, reduction隆胸;豐胸;縮乳She had breast-augmentation surgery.她做了隆胸術。tissue乳房組織
breast

noun²

2your chest胸部PHRASESbeat your breast (= say publicly how sorry you are) 捶胸頓足clutch sb/sth to your breast, hold sb/sth to your breast把⋯摟在懷裏He held the letter to his breast.他把信貼在胸口上。

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