brass是什么意思

brass

英[brɑːs] 美[bræs]

复数：brasses;

词组

brassed off
(Brit. informal)exasperated (英，非正式)厌烦的，恼怒的，满腹牢骚的
a brass farthing
[with negative](informal)no money or assets at all (非正式)小钱；微乎其微的量
get down to brass tacks
(informal)start to consider the basic facts or practical details (非正式)讨论实质问题
the brass ring
(N. Amer. informal)success, typically as regarded as a reward for ambition or hard work (北美，非正式)成功的机遇；发财的机会
where there's muck there' brass

柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义

N-UNCOUNT

（尤用于制作装饰品和乐器的）黄铜

Brass is a yellow-coloured metal made from copper and zinc. It is used especially for making ornaments and musical instruments.
例句
The instrument is beautifully made in brass. 这个仪器是用黄铜制成的，非常漂亮。
N-SING

（交响乐队的）铜管乐乐器组，铜管乐器

The brass is the section of an orchestra which consists of brass wind instruments such as trumpets and horns.
例句
He once again raised his baton and brought in the brass. 他再次举起指挥棒，让铜管乐部加入进来。
N-COUNT

（常见于教堂的）黄铜纪念牌

Brasses are flat pieces of brass with writing or a picture cut into them, which are often found in churches.
N-SING-COLL

（军队或其他机构的）高级军官，高层人物

In the army or in other organizations, the brass are the people in the highest positions.
例句
The brass are reluctant to fraternise with the enlisted men. 高级军官不愿意与大兵们称兄道弟。
PHRASE

讨论基本事实；探讨实质问题

If you get down to brass tacks, you discuss the basic, most important facts of a situation.
例句
Angola's ruling party was due to get down to brass tacks today with a debate on the party's record. 安哥拉执政党预定在今天就有关该党执政记录的问题进行实质性讨论。

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