bray
To bray refers to the loud, harsh, and jarring cry specifically made by a donkey. In a figurative sense, it describes a person speaking or laughing in a similarly loud, unpleasant, or raucous manner.
예시
3 / 5As soon as the farmer arrived with the hay, the donkey began to bray excitedly.
The donkey made its characteristic loud, harsh cry when it saw the farmer bringing food.
The orator's tendency to bray his arguments rather than reason them out alienated the audience.
The speaker's habit of shouting his points in a harsh tone made the audience lose interest.
I couldn't hear the movie because the guy behind me kept braying at every single joke.
I was unable to enjoy the film because the person sitting behind me laughed very loudly and harshly.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of a 'Big Raucous Animal Yell' to remember the first letters B-R-A-Y and the nature of the sound.
빠른 퀴즈
The silence of the countryside was suddenly broken by the loud ______ of a donkey in the distance.
정답!
정답은: bray
예시
As soon as the farmer arrived with the hay, the donkey began to bray excitedly.
everydayThe donkey made its characteristic loud, harsh cry when it saw the farmer bringing food.
The orator's tendency to bray his arguments rather than reason them out alienated the audience.
formalThe speaker's habit of shouting his points in a harsh tone made the audience lose interest.
I couldn't hear the movie because the guy behind me kept braying at every single joke.
informalI was unable to enjoy the film because the person sitting behind me laughed very loudly and harshly.
The text describes the braying of war trumpets as a precursor to the chaotic cavalry charge.
academicThe historical document mentions the loud, jarring sound of trumpets before the soldiers attacked.
During the negotiation, he did little more than bray demands without offering any compromises.
businessThroughout the meeting, he simply shouted his requirements in an unpleasant way without negotiating.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
bray out
To utter something in a loud, harsh voice.
a braying laugh
A description of a laugh that sounds like a donkey's cry.
braying for attention
Loudly and obnoxiously trying to get noticed.
자주 혼동되는 단어
A 'brae' is a Scottish word for a hillside or slope, whereas 'bray' is a sound.
To 'pray' is to address a deity, differing in both spelling and the initial consonant sound.
사용 참고사항
Use 'bray' primarily when describing animal sounds or when you want to criticize someone's voice or laughter for being loud and obnoxious. It carries a negative connotation when applied to humans.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often use 'bray' for any animal sound, but it is strictly for donkeys/mules or sounds that specifically mimic that harsh, vibrating quality.
암기 팁
Think of a 'Big Raucous Animal Yell' to remember the first letters B-R-A-Y and the nature of the sound.
어원
From the Old French 'braire', which originally meant to cry out or weep loudly.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In English literature, a 'braying' character is often depicted as boorish, unrefined, or lacking intellectual depth.
빠른 퀴즈
The silence of the countryside was suddenly broken by the loud ______ of a donkey in the distance.
정답!
정답은: bray
관련 단어
badly
A1In a way that is not good, effective, or successful. It can also be used to mean 'very much' when you want or need something a lot.
lineup
A1A lineup is a group of people or things organized in a specific order for an event or purpose. It is often used to describe players on a sports team, performers at a concert, or a list of products.
thoughtful
A1Thoughtful describes someone who is kind and thinks about the needs or feelings of others. It can also describe a person who is thinking deeply or carefully about a specific subject.
skull
A1The skull is the hard, bony structure that forms the head in humans and animals. Its main purpose is to protect the brain and support the shape of the face.
recipient
A1A recipient is a person or group that receives something, such as a letter, a gift, or an award. It is a formal way to describe the person on the receiving end of an action or object.
shy
A1Shy describes a person who feels nervous, uncomfortable, or timid around other people. It often involves a lack of confidence in social situations or a hesitation to speak and interact with strangers.
shorts
A1Shorts are a type of clothing worn on the lower part of the body that covers the hips and the tops of the legs. They are typically worn in warm weather or during physical activities like sports and exercise.
meadow
A1A meadow is a field covered with grass and often wildflowers. It is a natural area where grass is allowed to grow freely, often used for animals to graze or for people to enjoy nature.
disrupt
A1To stop something from happening in the normal way or to cause a problem that interrupts a process. It is often used when an event or a system is forced to change its usual flow.
scary
A1Something that is scary makes you feel afraid or frightened. It is often used to describe things like horror movies, monsters, or dangerous situations that cause a feeling of fear.
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