英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
a gentle wind; a light and pleasant current of air.
"A cool breeze came through the window."
A roofed outdoor passage, often connecting two buildings.
"The breezeway connected the house to the garage."
A book containing the service for each day, used in Christian liturgy.
"The monk read from the breviary during morning prayers."
Small decorative objects or ornaments, often of little value.
"The shelves were filled with old bric-a-brac from her travels."
A rectangular block of clay or similar material used in building walls and other structures.
"The workers laid brick after brick to build the wall."
a piece of brick, especially one used as a missile; harsh criticism or censure
"The angry protesters threw brickbats at the building windows."
a woman on her wedding day or just before and after the event
"The bride looked stunning in her white dress."
a man on his wedding day or just before and after the event
"The nervous bridegroom waited at the altar for his bride to arrive."
A structure built to span a physical obstacle, such as a river or road, for the purpose of providing passage.
"The bridge connects the two cities across the river."
The action of building a bridge over something; connecting or reducing the distance between two things.
"The new initiative is bridging the gap between urban and rural development."
Short in duration; a summary of information.
"The manager briefed the team before the meeting."
For a short time; in a few words.
"She spoke briefly about her travel experience."
A large group of people organized for a specific purpose, especially a military unit.
"The fire brigade arrived quickly to put out the flames."
A military officer rank, usually commanding a brigade.
"The brigadier inspected the troops before the parade."
A member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests or mountains; a bandit.
"The travelers were attacked by brigands in the mountains."
Giving out or reflecting a lot of light; intelligent or cheerful.
"The bright sun lit up the entire valley."
to make something lighter or more colorful; to improve mood or make happier
"A few kind words can brighten someone's day."
in a way that gives off a lot of light; in a vivid, cheerful, or intelligent manner
"The stars shone brightly in the clear night sky."
Exceptionally clever, talented, or impressive; very bright or radiant.
"She gave a brilliant performance on stage."
The edge of a container; as a verb, to be full to the point of overflowing.
"Her eyes brimmed with tears of joy."
Having a brownish or tawny color with streaks or spots of another color.
"The farmer owned a brindled cow with distinctive stripes."
Water saturated with salt, often used for preserving food.
"The olives were stored in brine to keep them fresh."
to carry or move something or someone to a place
"Please bring your books to class tomorrow."
a large purple vegetable that is white inside; also called eggplant
"My mother cooked brinjal curry for lunch."
The edge or point just before a significant event or change.
"The company was on the brink of bankruptcy."
Quick, energetic, and active in movement or speech.
"She took a brisk walk in the morning to stay healthy."
to react angrily or defensively; a short stiff hair or fiber
"The cat bristled when it saw the dog."
full of energy, anger, or excitement; showing bristles standing up
"He entered the room bristling with confidence."
the personification of Britain, often shown as a woman with a helmet and shield
"Britannia has been a symbol of Britain since Roman times."
a word, phrase, or characteristic feature of British English
"The word 'lorry' is a well-known Briticism."
relating to Great Britain or its people
"She loves British culture and traditions."
easily broken or cracked; hard but liable to break
"The glass was so brittle that it cracked easily."
to bring up a subject for discussion
"She decided to broach the topic of salary with her manager."
wide in extent, range, or scope
"The river is very broad at this point."
a high-capacity transmission technique using a wide range of frequencies.
"Broadband internet has become a necessity in modern homes."
to transmit a program or information by radio, television, or online media
"The match was broadcast live on television."
a person or organization that transmits a broadcast program.
"The broadcaster aired the match live to millions of viewers."
to make wider or larger in scope; to expand ideas, experience, or understanding
"Travel can broaden your perspective on different cultures."
in a general or wide manner.
"The rules are broadly similar across all regions."
a strong verbal attack or a sheet of paper printed on one side
"The politician launched a broadside against his opponent."
a rich fabric woven with a raised pattern, often in gold or silver thread
"She wore a beautiful brocade dress to the wedding."
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."
