brawl
A noisy, rough, and uncontrolled fight that usually involves several people in a public place. It can refer to the physical struggle itself or the act of participating in such a fight.
예시
3 / 5The police were called to break up a brawl that started outside the nightclub.
The police were called to break up a brawl that started outside the nightclub.
The witness provided a detailed account of the brawl that erupted following the political rally.
The witness provided a detailed account of the brawl that erupted following the political rally.
Things got crazy at the game and a massive brawl broke out in the stands.
Things got crazy at the game and a massive brawl broke out in the stands.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of a 'brawl' as a 'ball' of people 'rawling' (fighting) on the ground. The 'b' is for big, and 'rawl' sounds like 'raw' energy.
빠른 퀴즈
The referee had to intervene when a ______ broke out between the players on the field.
정답!
정답은: brawl
예시
The police were called to break up a brawl that started outside the nightclub.
everydayThe police were called to break up a brawl that started outside the nightclub.
The witness provided a detailed account of the brawl that erupted following the political rally.
formalThe witness provided a detailed account of the brawl that erupted following the political rally.
Things got crazy at the game and a massive brawl broke out in the stands.
informalThings got crazy at the game and a massive brawl broke out in the stands.
Historical records indicate that the brawl between the two factions led to a significant shift in local governance.
academicHistorical records indicate that the brawl between the two factions led to a significant shift in local governance.
Although the negotiations were heated, the partners managed to resolve their differences without a public brawl.
businessAlthough the negotiations were heated, the partners managed to resolve their differences without a public brawl.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
pick a brawl
to deliberately start a fight
drawn into a brawl
to become involved in a fight unintentionally
free-for-all brawl
a fight where anyone can join and there are no rules
자주 혼동되는 단어
Sprawl refers to spreading out in an untidy way, while brawl refers to a physical fight.
A quarrel is usually a verbal argument, whereas a brawl is typically physical and violent.
사용 참고사항
The word is most commonly used to describe group fights in public settings rather than a private or one-on-one boxing match. It carries a connotation of chaos and lack of discipline.
자주 하는 실수
Learners sometimes use 'brawl' to describe a simple disagreement; remember that 'brawl' almost always implies physical contact and noise.
암기 팁
Think of a 'brawl' as a 'ball' of people 'rawling' (fighting) on the ground. The 'b' is for big, and 'rawl' sounds like 'raw' energy.
어원
Derived from the Middle English 'brallen', meaning to cry out or boast, possibly related to the Dutch 'brallen'.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
Brawls are frequently mentioned in news reports regarding sports hooliganism or late-night incidents in entertainment districts.
빠른 퀴즈
The referee had to intervene when a ______ broke out between the players on the field.
정답!
정답은: brawl
관련 단어
arbiter
B2An arbiter is a person or authority who has the power to settle a dispute or decide what is right, acceptable, or fashionable. It can refer to a formal legal role or a metaphorical judge of cultural and social standards.
arbitrarily
C2To act in a way that is based on random choice or personal whim rather than any reason or system. It often implies a decision-making process that is perceived as unfair or lacking logical justification.
arbitrariness
C1The quality of being based on random choice or personal whim rather than any reason, system, or logical necessity. It often describes decisions, rules, or actions that appear unfair or unpredictable because they lack a clear underlying principle.
arbitrator
C2A neutral third party officially appointed to settle a dispute between two conflicting parties outside of a court of law. Their role is to hear evidence from both sides and issue a final, typically legally binding, decision known as an award.
arboreal
B2Arboreal describes animals that live in trees or things relating to trees. It is most commonly used in biological contexts to distinguish tree-dwelling species from those that live on the ground or in water.
appreciate
B2To recognize the full worth or quality of something, or to be grateful for a gesture or action. It can also mean to understand a situation fully or to increase in value over time.
approbate
C1To formally or officially sanction, approve, or authorize an action, document, or status. It is typically used in legal, ecclesiastical, or high-level administrative contexts to indicate authoritative validation.
approve
C1Officially sanctioned or accepted as being of an adequate standard or satisfying certain requirements. It describes something that has received formal authorization or endorsement from a person or body in authority.
apropos
B2Something that is apropos is very appropriate or relevant to a particular situation or subject being discussed. It describes a remark, action, or timing that fits perfectly with the current circumstances.
arboretum
C1A botanical garden specifically devoted to the cultivation and exhibition of a wide variety of trees and shrubs for scientific or educational purposes. It serves as a living collection of woody plants, often featuring rare or non-native species.
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