B2 adjective ニュートラル

brass

/bræs/

Describes items made from a bright yellow alloy of copper and zinc, or relating to the section of an orchestra composed of wind instruments made of this metal. It can also figuratively describe something bold, flashy, or sounding like a brass instrument.

例文

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1

We decided to install brass handles on all the kitchen cabinets to give them a vintage look.

We chose to put yellow-metal handles on the cupboards for a classic style.

2

The historical archive contains several brass rubbings taken from medieval tombs.

The archive holds paper impressions made from metal plates found on old graves.

3

He had the brass nerve to ask for a promotion after being late every day this week.

He was bold and impudent enough to ask for a better job despite his poor attendance.

語族

名詞
brass
副詞
brassily
形容詞
brassy
関連
brassware
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覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'Bright' and 'Bold' trumpet player. 'Brass' starts with 'B' like Bright and Bold.

クイックテスト

The orchestra's _____ section was particularly loud during the finale of the symphony.

正解!

正解は: brass

例文

1

We decided to install brass handles on all the kitchen cabinets to give them a vintage look.

everyday

We chose to put yellow-metal handles on the cupboards for a classic style.

2

The historical archive contains several brass rubbings taken from medieval tombs.

formal

The archive holds paper impressions made from metal plates found on old graves.

3

He had the brass nerve to ask for a promotion after being late every day this week.

informal

He was bold and impudent enough to ask for a better job despite his poor attendance.

4

The acoustic properties of brass resonators were measured under varying thermal conditions.

academic

The sound qualities of metal vibration chambers were tested in different temperatures.

5

The company hired a brass quintet to provide entertainment for the corporate anniversary.

business

The firm employed five musicians playing metal wind instruments for the celebration.

語族

名詞
brass
副詞
brassily
形容詞
brassy
関連
brassware

よく使う組み合わせ

brass band a musical group consisting of brass instruments
brass section the part of an orchestra with trumpets, horns, and trombones
brass fittings small metal parts used for plumbing or decoration
brass plaque an engraved metal plate used for names or memorials
brass polish a cleaning substance used to make metal shine

よく使うフレーズ

get down to brass tacks

to start considering the basic facts or practical details

the top brass

the people in the highest positions of authority

brass neck

a person who is very confident in a way that is rude or disrespectful

よく混同される語

brass vs bronze

Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc (yellow), while bronze is copper and tin (brownish-red).

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使い方のコツ

When used as an adjective, 'brass' usually describes the material an object is made of. The related adjective 'brassy' is often used pejoratively to describe a sound that is too loud or a person who is too bold/vulgar.

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よくある間違い

Learners sometimes use 'brass' to refer to any gold-colored metal, but it specifically refers to the copper-zinc alloy. In music, ensure you distinguish between 'brass' and 'woodwind' instruments.

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覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'Bright' and 'Bold' trumpet player. 'Brass' starts with 'B' like Bright and Bold.

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語源

From Old English 'bras', which originally referred to any yellow alloy of copper.

文法パターン

attributive use only in material sense singular and plural 'brass' for the musical section often used as a compound noun
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文化的な背景

In the UK and parts of the US, 'brass bands' are a significant part of working-class musical heritage, particularly in mining communities.

クイックテスト

The orchestra's _____ section was particularly loud during the finale of the symphony.

正解!

正解は: brass

関連単語

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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