英単語辞書 | 単語の意味、定義、例文
to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a form of protest
"Many citizens decided to boycott the unfair election."
a device that supports or strengthens something; to prepare mentally or physically for something difficult
"She braced herself for the strong wind."
an ornamental band worn around the wrist
"She received a gold bracelet as a birthday gift."
Invigorating, refreshing, or providing strength and energy.
"The hikers enjoyed the bracing mountain air."
A support attached to a wall for holding something; also, to group things together.
"The shelf was held up by a strong metal bracket."
Slightly salty, often describing water that is a mix of fresh and seawater.
"The river estuary contained brackish water."
A hillside or slope, especially in Scotland.
"They climbed up the grassy brae to see the sunset."
boastful or arrogant behavior; empty boasting
"His endless braggadocio annoyed everyone at the party."
a person who boasts about achievements or possessions
"No one liked him because he was such a braggart."
to weave together strands of hair or material
"She braided her hair before going to school."
the organ inside the head that controls thought, memory, feelings, and activity
"The human brain is incredibly complex."
Mental exercises designed to improve cognitive functions, memory retention, and overall brain performance.
"Regular brain-training can improve memory retention."
to manipulate someone into adopting certain beliefs by repeated pressure or propaganda; the act or process of such manipulation
"The group tried to brainwash new members with constant propaganda."
A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk; a division of an organization or subject.
"The company opened a new branch in Dhaka."
A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk or from a bough.
"Family tree branches show the relationship between family members."
a type of product manufactured by a company under a particular name
"Nike is a popular brand of sportswear."
The process involved in creating a unique name and image for a product in the consumers' mind, mainly through advertising campaigns with a consistent theme.
"Strong branding helps build customer trust."
to wave or flourish something, especially a weapon, in a threatening or showy way
"He brandished a sword to scare off the intruders."
self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overconfident way
"His brash comments offended many people at the meeting."
a woman's undergarment designed to support the breasts
"She bought a comfortable brassiere for daily wear."
loud and showy in a way that lacks good taste; resembling brass in color or sound
"She wore a brassy necklace that caught everyone’s attention."
acting like a spoiled child; behaving in an annoying, self-centered way
"The brattish boy threw a tantrum when he didn’t get his toy."
showing courage in the face of danger or difficulty
"The brave firefighter rushed into the burning building."
in a way that shows courage and determination
"The firefighter bravely entered the burning building."
courageous behavior or character; the quality of being brave
"The firefighter showed great bravery while rescuing people from the burning building."
used to express approval, admiration, or praise
"The audience shouted 'Bravo!' after the stunning performance."
a noisy fight in a public place
"A brawl broke out outside the bar late at night."
physical strength in contrast to intelligence
"He used his brawn to lift the heavy box."
Physically strong and muscular.
"The brawny man lifted the heavy box with ease."
To make a loud, harsh sound like a donkey.
"The donkey began to bray loudly in the field."
To join two pieces of metal by heating and melting a filler metal into the joint.
"The mechanic brazed the broken pipe to fix the leak."
A container for holding burning coal or charcoal, used for heating or cooking.
"The street vendor cooked chestnuts on a brazier."
An act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct; to break through.
"The company was fined for a breach of contract."
The distance or measurement from side to side; width; a wide range.
"The breadth of his knowledge impressed everyone."
To separate into pieces; a pause in activity.
"He accidentally broke the glass."
a failure or collapse of a system or machinery
"The car had a breakdown on the highway."
A person or thing that breaks something; a large sea wave that breaks into foam near the shore; a device that interrupts an electric circuit.
"The breaker tripped during the storm, cutting off electricity."
a significant or sudden advance or discovery
"The scientist made a breakthrough in cancer research."
Either of the two soft, rounded parts on a woman’s chest that produce milk after childbirth.
"The baby was fed from his mother's breast."
The air taken into or expelled from the lungs during breathing.
"He took a deep breath before speaking."
To take air into the lungs and send it out again.
"It was hard to breathe in the smoky room."
