brass
Произношение: [bræs]
Слово
Контекст: «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.
Пример
The trumpet is made of brass, which gives it a bright sound.
Пример
This old instrument is not brass; it is just painted to look like metal.
Пример
What instruments in the band are made of brass?
Контекст: «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.
Пример
The brass will meet to discuss the new strategy for the mission.
Пример
The soldiers did not report to the brass because they had a different plan.
Пример
Who are the members of the brass in our army?
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