B2 adjective 中性

brunch

/brʌntʃ/

A meal eaten in the late morning that combines elements of breakfast and lunch, typically served between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. It is characteristically social and leisurely, often replacing both the first and second meals of the day.

例句

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1

On weekends, my favorite activity is meeting friends for a long Sunday brunch.

On weekends, my favorite activity is meeting friends for a long Sunday brunch.

2

The university department organized a formal brunch to welcome the visiting scholars.

The university department organized a formal brunch to welcome the visiting scholars.

3

Wanna grab brunch at that new cafe after we wake up?

Wanna grab brunch at that new cafe after we wake up?

词族

名词
brunch
Verb
brunch
形容词
brunch-like
相关
bruncher
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记忆技巧

Think of the formula: BR (from breakfast) + UNCH (from lunch) = Brunch!

快速测验

Since we slept in until 11 AM, we decided to skip breakfast and meet for _____ at the corner cafe.

正确!

正确答案是: brunch

例句

1

On weekends, my favorite activity is meeting friends for a long Sunday brunch.

everyday

On weekends, my favorite activity is meeting friends for a long Sunday brunch.

2

The university department organized a formal brunch to welcome the visiting scholars.

formal

The university department organized a formal brunch to welcome the visiting scholars.

3

Wanna grab brunch at that new cafe after we wake up?

informal

Wanna grab brunch at that new cafe after we wake up?

4

The sociological study examines the evolution of brunch as a marker of urban middle-class leisure.

academic

The sociological study examines the evolution of brunch as a marker of urban middle-class leisure.

5

We will host a networking brunch for the stakeholders on the final day of the summit.

business

We will host a networking brunch for the stakeholders on the final day of the summit.

词族

名词
brunch
Verb
brunch
形容词
brunch-like
相关
bruncher

常见搭配

Sunday brunch Sunday brunch
brunch menu brunch menu
go for brunch go for brunch
bottomless brunch bottomless brunch
host a brunch host a brunch

常用短语

brunch spot

brunch spot

brunch date

brunch date

let's do brunch

let's do brunch

容易混淆的词

brunch vs lunch

Lunch is strictly a midday meal, whereas brunch is a hybrid meal taken earlier and usually more extensively.

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使用说明

While often used as a noun, 'brunch' can also function as an intransitive verb meaning to eat brunch. It carries a connotation of relaxation and is rarely used for quick, functional eating.

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常见错误

Do not confuse it with a 'snack'; brunch is intended to be a substantial meal that replaces two others.

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记忆技巧

Think of the formula: BR (from breakfast) + UNCH (from lunch) = Brunch!

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词源

A portmanteau word coined in 1895 by writer Guy Beringer to describe a late, social Sunday meal for 'Saturday-night carousers'.

语法模式

Countable noun (e.g., 'We had a lovely brunch') Intransitive verb (e.g., 'They brunched at the hotel')
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文化背景

In Western cultures, especially in urban areas of the US and UK, brunch often involves specific food items like Eggs Benedict and social drinking (e.g., mimosas or Bloody Marys).

快速测验

Since we slept in until 11 AM, we decided to skip breakfast and meet for _____ at the corner cafe.

正确!

正确答案是: brunch

相关词

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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