B2 noun ニュートラル

brim

/brɪm/

The upper edge or lip of a cup, bowl, or similar container. It can also refer to the projecting bottom edge of a hat or, metaphorically, the point at which something is completely full.

例文

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1

He filled the mug to the brim with hot chocolate, making it difficult to carry without spilling.

He filled the mug to the very top edge with hot chocolate.

2

The reservoir's water level has finally reached the brim after a week of heavy rainfall.

The water in the reservoir reached its maximum upper edge.

3

I'm already full to the brim, so I don't think I can eat another bite of dessert.

I am completely full and cannot consume any more food.

語族

名詞
brim
Verb
brim
形容詞
brimless
関連
brimful
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'B' in Brim as representing the 'Boundary' of a bowl or beverage.

クイックテスト

The waiter was so nervous that he filled the wine glass to the _____, making it splash when he set it down.

正解!

正解は: brim

例文

1

He filled the mug to the brim with hot chocolate, making it difficult to carry without spilling.

everyday

He filled the mug to the very top edge with hot chocolate.

2

The reservoir's water level has finally reached the brim after a week of heavy rainfall.

formal

The water in the reservoir reached its maximum upper edge.

3

I'm already full to the brim, so I don't think I can eat another bite of dessert.

informal

I am completely full and cannot consume any more food.

4

The researchers noted that the specimen jar was filled to the brim with a preservative solution.

academic

The jar used in the study was filled to its upper capacity.

5

Our current inventory is at the brim; we cannot accept any more shipments until next month.

business

The storage capacity is at its absolute limit.

語族

名詞
brim
Verb
brim
形容詞
brimless
関連
brimful

よく使う組み合わせ

filled to the brim completely full to the top
wide-brimmed hat a hat with a broad projecting edge
cup's brim the upper edge of a cup
overflowing the brim spilling over the top edge
to the very brim to the absolute maximum capacity

よく使うフレーズ

full to the brim

completely full, often used regarding food or liquid

brimming with confidence

showing a very high level of self-assurance

eyes brimmed with tears

tears reaching the edge of the eyes, about to fall

よく混同される語

brim vs rim

Rim is a general term for the edge of any circular object, while brim specifically refers to the top of a container or the edge of a hat.

📝

使い方のコツ

The word 'brim' is most frequently encountered in the idiomatic expression 'filled to the brim.' When used for hats, it refers to the part that shades the face.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners sometimes use 'rim' when referring to a hat, but 'brim' is the correct specific term for the part of a hat that sticks out.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'B' in Brim as representing the 'Boundary' of a bowl or beverage.

📖

語源

Derived from the Middle English 'brymme', which originally referred to the edge of the sea or the bank of a river.

文法パターン

Countable noun Often used with the preposition 'to' The plural form is 'brims'
🌍

文化的な背景

In Western fashion, wide-brimmed hats like the Fedora or Cowboy hat are significant cultural symbols of status or specific occupations.

クイックテスト

The waiter was so nervous that he filled the wine glass to the _____, making it splash when he set it down.

正解!

正解は: brim

関連単語

homovitic

C1

Relating to or characterized by having the same life force, essential vitality, or fundamental biological nature. It is an obscure term used in high-level academic or philosophical contexts to describe entities that share a common living essence.

homosistness

C1

To actively process or adjust diverse elements within a system to ensure they achieve a state of internal uniformity or structural consistency. It involves the standardization of variables to eliminate outliers and maintain a balanced, predictable output.

semichromity

C1

Describing a visual state or quality characterized by partial coloration or muted chromatic intensity. It refers to an appearance that is neither fully monochrome nor fully saturated, often used to describe images or materials with limited color range.

bipathency

C1

The state or quality of having two distinct paths, routes, or channels available for passage or communication. It often refers to a system or anatomical structure where two separate ways are simultaneously open or functional, providing redundancy or dual access.

monoannfy

C1

Characterized by a singular, repetitive annual recurrence that lacks variation or excitement. It describes processes or states that follow an unyielding, once-yearly pattern, often leading to a sense of predictable stagnation.

compathness

C1

To actively harmonize or align individual emotional states and professional trajectories within a group setting. It refers to the process of integrating empathy into a shared strategic path to ensure collective success.

misaudcy

C1

Describing a state or tendency to misinterpret spoken information or auditory cues, often leading to confusion or errors in communication. It characterizes someone who frequently 'slips' when listening or perceives sounds incorrectly.

contrafractward

C1

To shift or move an object or structure in a specific direction intended to counteract or resist an impending fracture or break. It is typically used in technical contexts to describe corrective maneuvering that prevents structural failure.

univerbor

C1

Relating to or characterized by the linguistic process where a phrase or sequence of words becomes a single word over time. It describes the morphological fusion of distinct elements into a unified lexeme, such as 'nevertheless' or 'goodbye'.

foreacrtude

C1

Describing a state of proactive mental sharpness and foresight, specifically used to characterize an individual or strategy that anticipates future challenges with acute precision. It combines the prefix 'fore-' (before) with a root suggesting sharpness or acidity of mind, indicating a high level of preparedness and perceptive planning.

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