brass
Aussprache: [bræs]
Wort
Kontext: „material“
(noun) a strong, shiny metal made from copper and zinc. Brass is often used to make musical instruments and some types of hardware. If you see a shiny gold-like object, it might be brass.
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The trumpet is made of brass, which gives it a bright sound.
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This old instrument is not brass; it is just painted to look like metal.
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What instruments in the band are made of brass?
Kontext: „military“
(noun) the officers in a military organization, especially those at high ranks. When we talk about brass, we mean the leaders who make big decisions.
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The brass will meet to discuss the new strategy for the mission.
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The soldiers did not report to the brass because they had a different plan.
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Who are the members of the brass in our army?
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