brook
To tolerate, endure, or allow something, especially something unpleasant or oppositional. It is most frequently used in negative constructions, such as saying someone will 'brook no' interference or delay.
例文
3 / 5He will brook no delay in the completion of the project.
He will brook no delay in the completion of the project.
The supreme court will brook no violation of constitutional rights.
The supreme court will brook no violation of constitutional rights.
My parents wouldn't brook any backtalk when we were growing up.
My parents wouldn't brook any backtalk when we were growing up.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of a 'brook' (stream) that is so strong it 'brooks no' obstacles in its path—it simply won't let anything stop it.
クイックテスト
The captain was a strict man who would _____ no disobedience from his crew.
正解!
正解は: brook
例文
He will brook no delay in the completion of the project.
everydayHe will brook no delay in the completion of the project.
The supreme court will brook no violation of constitutional rights.
formalThe supreme court will brook no violation of constitutional rights.
My parents wouldn't brook any backtalk when we were growing up.
informalMy parents wouldn't brook any backtalk when we were growing up.
The scientific method brooks no deviation from established empirical standards.
academicThe scientific method brooks no deviation from established empirical standards.
The board of directors will brook no competition from the newly formed startup.
businessThe board of directors will brook no competition from the newly formed startup.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
brook no delay
to require immediate action without excuse
brook no argument
to refuse to listen to any disagreement
will not brook
will not tolerate
よく混同される語
The noun refers to a small natural stream of water, while the verb means to tolerate.
使い方のコツ
This verb is almost exclusively used in the negative, typically followed by the word 'no'. It is considered high-level, literary, or formal English.
よくある間違い
Learners often try to use it in a positive sense, such as 'I can brook your help,' which is incorrect; it should only be used when refusing to allow something.
覚え方のコツ
Think of a 'brook' (stream) that is so strong it 'brooks no' obstacles in its path—it simply won't let anything stop it.
語源
Derived from the Old English 'brūcan', which originally meant to use, enjoy, or possess.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
The word is often used in political or historical contexts to describe authoritative leaders who demand absolute obedience.
クイックテスト
The captain was a strict man who would _____ no disobedience from his crew.
正解!
正解は: brook
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