| 单词 | brass |
| 释义 | brass (brɑːs , bræs ) Word forms: brasses 1. uncountable noun Brass is a yellow-coloured metal made from copper and zinc. It is used especially for making ornaments and musical instruments. The instrument is beautifully made in brass. 2. uncountable noun [oft NOUN noun] Brass instruments are musical instruments such as trumpets and horns that you play by blowing into them. 3. singular noun The brass is the section of an orchestra which consists of brass wind instruments such as trumpets and horns. He once again raised his baton and brought in the brass. 4. countable noun Brasses are flat pieces of brass with writing or a picture cut into them, which are often found in churches. 5. See also brass rubbing 6. collective singular noun [also no determiner, oft with supp] In the army or in other organizations, the brass are the people in the highest positions. [US, informal] The brass are reluctant to fraternise with the enlisted men. 7. to get down to brass tacks phrase If you get down to brass tacks, you discuss the basic, most important facts of a situation. Let's take a quick look round and then we can get down to brass tacks. Idioms: get down to brass tacks to begin to discuss the basic, most important aspects of a situation The congress was due to get down to brass tacks today with a debate on the party's performance during the last five years. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey [British, informal] extremely cold It was a cold snap in the middle of spring with winds cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers the brass ring [US] success or a big reward or profit There are good and bad features to living among people who are all young, on the make and going for the brass ring professionally. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers bold as brass not ashamed or embarrassed, although your behaviour is shocking or annoying to other people Their leader, bold as brass, came improperly dressed, while all the others were wearing black ties. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: brass button Blue blazers with brass buttons are great if you're under 35, but after that, they're a bit dodgy. Times, Sunday Times It was a blue jacket with brass buttons, quite new. The Tales of Beatrix Potter All members were required to wear the society's uniform a blue coat and buff waistcoat with brass buttons. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In 1898, the club coat of dark blue with brass buttons and the club monogram was adopted by the then committee. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These buttons were replacements for the shining brass buttons worn by the line infantry. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The room also has an enormous brass chandelier. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The brass chandelier dates from the late 18th century. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Stained-glass windows, brass chandeliers and lots of cosy corners. Times, Sunday Times The chamber has elaborate plasterwork, brass chandeliers and decorative carvings on oak benches. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Three brass chandeliers hang from the high ceiling. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 At one of the services his seat was very near a brass ensemble, whose resounding music filled the cathedral. Times, Sunday Times But each band has its jazz, pop or brass ensemble, while some provide string quartets for diplomatic dinners. Times, Sunday Times These may include a brass ensemble, a brass band, a woodwind ensemble, a dance band, or even a big band, or a pop group. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He also directed the brass ensemble and other organizations as well as many musical theatre productions. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 His bass trumpet has been joined on the balcony by a little brass ensemble, which punctuates him with two new motifs. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Rooms are also upper-crust comfy, with large beds, plump furnishings, brass fittings and solid wooden furniture. Times, Sunday Times Its tiled walls, brass fittings and chequered floor give it period charm. Times, Sunday Times But it's not all rush matting and ladder-back chairs — think cashmere throws for a chilly evening by a log burner, sinks with smart polished nickel or antiqued brass fittings. Times, Sunday Times They are available in clear, opal, or anthracite glass with brass fittings. Times, Sunday Times Inside, the maritime feel continued with varnished wood and gleaming brass fittings complementing the crisp navy decor and elegant balustraded staircases. Times, Sunday Times I mean, it's not like you'll get much of an opportunity to admire your brass handles and velvet padding after the funeral. Times, Sunday Times Cupboard doors have brass handles and leather liners. Times, Sunday Times It was only when they went to open their doors that they realised the brass handles had been stolen, along with their house numbers. Times, Sunday Times We gave her a box of compressed cardboard because we didn't want to crib her in a wooden box with brass handles. Globe and Mail I have tried to research period details: it seems that round brass handles were the originals, but these aren't that easy to use. Times, Sunday Times The owner of the brass lamp had no idea of its value and was astonished when it sold for 3,000 — double the estimate. Times, Sunday Times It dated from 1926 but its original brass lamps, leather seats, spoked wheels and aluminium-covered running boards were still intact. Times, Sunday Times Brass lamps light the way to the underground sanctum. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The museum has around 10 small galleries housing rare antiquities including stone sculptures, brass lamps, wooden and silver artifacts etc. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 And he was rewarded by assured playing, particularly from the brass players scattered round the auditorium, to evoke 'the trumpets of salvation'. Times, Sunday Times Certainly he displayed the mischievous streak often associated with brass players and a cunning line in practical jokes. Times, Sunday Times Woodwind and brass players never seem put out by his streaking speeds; likewise the orchestra's timpanist. Times, Sunday Times But midway through he was joined by a trio of brass players and the music took on a new swing. Times, Sunday Times Their wind and brass players, especially, rise to the occasion. Times, Sunday Times Only the performers, the orchestra's brass quintet wearing dinner jackets and fluorescent green bow ties, did not partake. Times, Sunday Times First there was a mini-concert by a brass quintet. Times, Sunday Times His chamber-works include music for solo and duet piano, brass quintet, and works for violin and piano. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Professionally he had directed a brass quintet that was known for its in-school performances. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The school also has two string quartets, a flute quintet, a woodwind quintet, a brass quintet and a band. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A glorious musician, she coaxes sounds both martial and melancholy from the valveless trumpet — an unpromising, elongated brass rail of an instrument. Times, Sunday Times The video showed a young man in sportswear with a mask approaching a brass rail on the pavement. Times,Sunday Times A brass rail and curtain were added to the front of the orchestra pit along with the brass railing on the balcony. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The machine was intended to be sold to bars with many of the cabinets designed to look like bars -- complete with a brass rail footrest and drink holders. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Behind brass rails less important tables viewed the shows. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Fortunately, he has an entire brass section at his service. Times, Sunday Times Backing singers, a brass section, sound and lighting teams. The Sun However, the heavy brass section then flew off, leaving the horrified minister clutching its wooden handle. The Sun Boasting a cheery brass section and a cockle-warming chorus, this lodges itself between the ears after one listen. The Sun This track has a fantastic brass section and a wonderful bass line. Times, Sunday Times Military top brass will insist our occupation force was too small, underfunded and poorly equipped. The Sun (2009) The Ministry of Defence faces a revolt by dozens of generals and other military top brass after stripping them of their chauffeur-driven staff cars. Times, Sunday Times (2013) But Tory chiefs and military top brass had already concluded he could not cling on. The Sun (2011) The walls are striped with polished brass, there's red carpet going everywhere, and yards of mirror for catching sight of yourself being really, really funny. Times, Sunday Times The sleek lines, gleaming mahogany and polished brass turn heads when you pass other craft. Times, Sunday Times They are transported in considerable style: marble bathrooms, gleaming dark wood and polished brass. Times, Sunday Times While a skivvy dealt with our luggage, a lift took us straight from dock to lobby, where a double staircase in polished brass and etched glass swept round a chandelier. Times, Sunday Times These lights, were crafted of polished brass and fitted with etched glass globes. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In solid brass, with a polished nickel finish, it extends to 200cm, with a 54.8cm-diameter shade. Times, Sunday Times But they had the solid brass cross on the altar hidden behind a candelabra and fake flowers. The Sun Made of solid brass, polished by hand and chrome-plated, it comprises a trio of shelves attached to the back of a mirror, which rotates to reveal them. Times, Sunday Times Quality agraffes are usually made of solid brass but can be painted or electroplated. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Spinning tools can be made of hardened steel for using with aluminium or solid brass for spinning stainless steel or mild steel. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 黄铜 Japanese: 真鍮 |
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