英単語辞書 | 単語の意味、定義、例文
a small booklet or pamphlet containing information or advertising
"The travel agent gave us a brochure about the holiday package."
A heavy, sturdy shoe, often made of leather.
"The farmer wore old brogans while working in the field."
A strong outdoor shoe; also a marked accent, especially Irish or Scottish.
"He bought a pair of stylish brogues for the wedding."
To cook food by direct heat, usually under a grill or over a fire.
"She broiled the chicken until it was golden brown."
past tense of break; having no money or being financially poor
"I broke my phone last night and now I’m completely broke."
damaged or not working properly
"The chair is broken and needs repair."
a person who buys and sells things for others as a middleman, especially in financial or property deals
"He works as a real estate broker in the city."
A firm that acts as an intermediary between buyers and sellers, often charging a fee.
"The real estate brokerage helped them find a new home."
A trite or unoriginal idea or remark; also a chemical compound of bromine.
"His speech was full of old bromides about hard work."
a dark red, dense, toxic liquid element used in making dyes, flame retardants, and medications
"Bromine is commonly used in water treatment chemicals."
inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs
"The doctor diagnosed him with acute bronchitis."
either of the two main branches of the trachea that lead directly into the lungs
"The left bronchus carries air into the left lung."
a metal made by combining copper and tin, often used for statues and medals
"The statue was made of solid bronze."
As a noun: a small natural stream; As a verb: to tolerate or endure something
"The village was built near a clear brook."
a long-handled brush of bristles or twigs, used for sweeping
"She used an old broom to sweep the fallen leaves from the porch."
a male sibling
"My brother is two years older than me."
The relationship between brothers; an association of people with common interests
"The soldiers shared a strong sense of brotherhood."
the part of the face above the eyes; forehead
"She wiped the sweat from her brow."
To intimidate or bully someone into doing something
"The lawyer tried to browbeat the witness."
of a color produced by mixing red, yellow, and black
"She wore a brown dress to the party."
having a color somewhat like brown; tending toward brown
"The old paper had a brownish tint from age."
To look at or skim through casually, especially online or in a store
"She likes to browse books in the library."
a software application for accessing information on the World Wide Web.
"I use a web browser to search for information online."
to spread a rumor or report widely
"The scandal was quickly bruited about the town."
the worst part or main impact of something unpleasant
"The small town bore the brunt of the storm."
abrupt or blunt in manner or speech, often seen as rude
"His brusque reply ended the conversation."
in a blunt, abrupt, or rude manner
"She brusquely dismissed the suggestion."
extremely cruel or harsh; violent and without feeling
"The dictator’s rule was marked by brutal violence."
extreme cruelty or violence; savage or inhumane treatment
"The brutality of the attack shocked the entire community."
to treat someone with extreme violence or cruelty; to make something harsh or cruel
"The regime was accused of brutalizing innocent civilians."
in a cruel, violent, or harsh manner; in a very direct and blunt way
"The prisoners were treated brutally by the guards."
a thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or gas; a temporary state of inflated value or excitement
"The children chased the bubbles in the air."
a pirate, especially one active in the Caribbean during the 17th and 18th centuries
"The buccaneer sailed across the Caribbean in search of treasure."
a round open container with a handle, used for carrying liquids or other things
"He filled the bucket with water and carried it to the garden."
Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.
"They enjoyed a bucolic picnic by the river."
a close friend or companion, used informally
"He went to the movies with his best buddy."
An estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time; to plan expenses and income.
"The family created a budget to manage their expenses."
a large wild ox with heavy horns; American bison
"The buffalo grazed peacefully in the meadow."
Something that lessens or absorbs the impact of a shock; to act as a protective barrier.
"The organization acts as a buffer between workers and management."
A ridiculous but amusing person; a clown or jester.
"He acted like a buffoon at the party, making everyone laugh."
Foolish or ridiculous behavior intended to amuse.
"His constant buffoonery irritated the serious audience."
