B2 adjective 中性

brazil

/brəˈzɪl/

Relating to or originating from the country of Brazil, typically used as an attributive noun in established terms or to describe geopolitical and commercial relationships. While 'Brazilian' is the primary adjective, 'Brazil' functions adjectivally in specific compound phrases like 'Brazil nut'.

例句

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1

She added chopped Brazil nuts to the brownie batter for extra crunch.

She added chopped Brazil nuts to the brownie batter for extra crunch.

2

The recent Brazil-Germany trade summit focused on sustainable energy initiatives.

The recent Brazil-Germany trade summit focused on sustainable energy initiatives.

3

He was wearing a Brazil jersey during the World Cup match.

He was wearing a Brazil jersey during the World Cup match.

词族

名词
Brazil
副词
Brazilianly
形容词
Brazilian
相关
Brasilia
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记忆技巧

Remember the 'Brazil nut'—it is the most common time the word 'Brazil' itself describes an object directly.

快速测验

The ______ economy is the largest in South America, affecting regional trade.

正确!

正确答案是: a

例句

1

She added chopped Brazil nuts to the brownie batter for extra crunch.

everyday

She added chopped Brazil nuts to the brownie batter for extra crunch.

2

The recent Brazil-Germany trade summit focused on sustainable energy initiatives.

formal

The recent Brazil-Germany trade summit focused on sustainable energy initiatives.

3

He was wearing a Brazil jersey during the World Cup match.

informal

He was wearing a Brazil jersey during the World Cup match.

4

The extraction of Brazil wood was a pivotal element of the colonial economy.

academic

The extraction of Brazil wood was a pivotal element of the colonial economy.

5

Our Brazil operations have seen a ten percent growth in the last quarter.

business

Our Brazil operations have seen a ten percent growth in the last quarter.

词族

名词
Brazil
副词
Brazilianly
形容词
Brazilian
相关
Brasilia

常见搭配

Brazil nut Brazil nut
Brazil wood Brazil wood
Brazil-based Brazil-based
Brazil-led Brazil-led
Brazil-bound Brazil-bound

常用短语

Brazil nut

A large three-sided nut from a South American tree

Brazil wood

A heavy wood that yields a red dye

The Brazil Current

A warm water current flowing south along the coast of Brazil

容易混淆的词

brazil vs Brazilian

Brazilian is the standard adjective for people and culture, whereas Brazil is usually the noun but acts as an adjective in specific compound names.

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使用说明

Use 'Brazil' as an adjective only in established compound nouns (like Brazil nut) or when forming compound adjectives with hyphens (like Brazil-specific). Use 'Brazilian' for people, language, and general cultural descriptions.

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常见错误

Learners often say 'He is Brazil' when they mean 'He is Brazilian'. 'Brazil' should only be used as a descriptor in specific fixed terms or titles.

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记忆技巧

Remember the 'Brazil nut'—it is the most common time the word 'Brazil' itself describes an object directly.

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词源

From the Portuguese 'brasa' meaning 'ember', referring to the bright red color of the brazilwood tree dye.

语法模式

Always capitalized Functions as an attributive noun Often hyphenated when modifying a following noun in business contexts
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文化背景

The name of the country is intrinsically linked to the brazilwood tree, which was the first major export to Europe.

快速测验

The ______ economy is the largest in South America, affecting regional trade.

正确!

正确答案是: a

相关词

bolster

C1

To support, strengthen, or provide additional evidence for something, making it more effective or resilient. In an academic or professional context, it often refers to reinforcing an argument, a theory, or a financial position.

bonanza

C1

A situation which creates very sudden wealth, luck, or fortune, often on a large scale. It is frequently used to describe a source of great profit or a sudden windfall in business or natural resources.

botch

C1

A botch refers to a piece of work that has been performed poorly, clumsily, or carelessly, resulting in a failed or messy outcome. It often describes a task that was attempted without the necessary skill or attention to detail, leading to a ruined result.

bout

C1

A brief period of intense activity, or a specific occurrence of something, such as an illness or a strong emotion. It is frequently used to describe a temporary struggle or a competitive match in sports like boxing.

brazen

C1

Brazen describes behavior that is bold, shameless, and often shocking because it ignores traditional rules of conduct or morality. It is frequently used when someone does something wrong but makes no effort to hide their actions.

brilliant

C1

Exceptionally clever, talented, or impressive in intellectual or creative pursuits. It can also describe something that shines with extreme brightness or intense color, often signifying superior quality or clarity.

bristle

C1

A short, stiff hair, typically one of those on an animal's skin, a man's face, or a brush. In a scientific or academic context, it refers to any stiff, hair-like structure on an organism.

brochure

C1

A small booklet or pamphlet containing pictures and information about a product, service, or location. It is typically used for advertising or to provide detailed information to a specific audience in a compact format.

browse

C1

In an informational context, a browse is an exploratory, non-linear act of surveying data or items without a specific target. In ecology, it refers to the edible parts of woody plants, such as twigs and shoots, which serve as a primary food source for herbivores.

bulge

C1

To swell or protrude outward beyond the normal surface, typically due to internal pressure or being overfilled. In a broader sense, it can describe a sudden, temporary increase in volume, quantity, or statistical data within a specific segment.

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