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.
예시
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.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of a 'brook' (stream) that is so strong it 'brooks no' obstacles in its path—it simply won't let anything stop it.
빠른 퀴즈
The captain was a strict man who would _____ no disobedience from his crew.
정답!
정답은: brook
예시
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.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
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
자주 혼동되는 단어
The noun refers to a small natural stream of water, while the verb means to tolerate.
사용 참고사항
This verb is almost exclusively used in the negative, typically followed by the word 'no'. It is considered high-level, literary, or formal English.
자주 하는 실수
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.
암기 팁
Think of a 'brook' (stream) that is so strong it 'brooks no' obstacles in its path—it simply won't let anything stop it.
어원
Derived from the Old English 'brūcan', which originally meant to use, enjoy, or possess.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
The word is often used in political or historical contexts to describe authoritative leaders who demand absolute obedience.
빠른 퀴즈
The captain was a strict man who would _____ no disobedience from his crew.
정답!
정답은: brook
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