Definition of the word brass

Pronunciation of vocabulary brass

brassnoun

(nhóm) nhạc cụ bằng đồng

/brɑːs/

Definition of the word <b>brass</b>

Origin of the word brass

The word "brass" has a fascinating etymology! It originated from the metal alloy that is a combination of copper and zinc. The term "brass" comes from an Old French word "brasse," which was derived from the Latin "brassica," meaning "cabbage." This might seem unrelated, but in the 14th century, workers handling hot brass often wore protective gloves made of cabbage leaves to prevent burns. As a result, the term "brass" became associated with the metal, and by the 15th century, it had become a standard term for the alloy. Today, "brass" refers to the metal, as well as its common uses such as musical instruments, fixtures, and hardware. Who knew cabbage played a role in the history of this commonly used material?

Vocabulary summary brass

typenoun

meaningbrass

meaningbronze objects; bronze tombstones

meaning(the brass) (music) brass

typeadjective

meaningbrass

meaningget to the point

Example of vocabulary brassmetal

meaning

a bright yellow metal made by mixing copper and zinc; objects made of brass

một kim loại màu vàng sáng được làm bằng cách trộn đồng và kẽm; đồ vật làm bằng đồng thau

  • solid brass fittings/door handles

    phụ kiện/tay nắm cửa bằng đồng nguyên khối

  • a brass plate (= a sign outside a building giving the name and profession of the person who works there)

    một tấm đồng thau (= một tấm biển bên ngoài tòa nhà ghi tên và nghề nghiệp của người làm việc ở đó)

  • to clean/polish the brass

    để làm sạch/đánh bóng đồ đồng

  • candlesticks made of solid brass

    chân nến được làm bằng đồng thau nguyên khối

Example of vocabulary brassmusical instruments

meaning

the musical instruments made of metal, such as trumpets or French horns, that form a band or section of an orchestra; the people who play them

các nhạc cụ làm bằng kim loại, chẳng hạn như kèn trumpet hoặc kèn Pháp, tạo thành một ban nhạc hoặc một phần của dàn nhạc; những người chơi chúng

  • music for piano, strings and brass

    âm nhạc cho piano, dây và kèn đồng

  • the brass section of the orchestra

    phần kèn đồng của dàn nhạc

Example of vocabulary brassfor a horse

meaning

a decorated piece of brass used as an attractive object, especially a round flat piece attached to a horse’s harness

một miếng đồng thau được trang trí dùng làm vật hấp dẫn, đặc biệt là một miếng phẳng tròn gắn vào dây nịt ngựa

Example of vocabulary brassin church

meaning

a flat piece of brass with words or a picture on it, fixed to the floor or wall of a church in memory of somebody who has died

một miếng đồng phẳng có chữ hoặc hình ảnh trên đó, được gắn trên sàn hoặc tường của nhà thờ để tưởng nhớ người đã khuất

  • a memorial brass

    một chiếc đồng tưởng niệm

Example of vocabulary brassimportant people

meaning

the people who are in the most important positions in a company, an organization, etc.

những người ở vị trí quan trọng nhất trong một công ty, một tổ chức, v.v.

Example of vocabulary brassmoney

meaning

money

tiền bạc

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary brass

Idioms of vocabulary brass

(as) bold as brass
(informal)without showing any respect, shame or fear
  • She marched in here, bold as brass, and demanded a pay rise.
    • brass monkeys | brass monkey weather
    (British English, slang)if you say that it is brass monkeys or brass monkey weather, you mean that it is very cold weather
    brass neck
    (British English, informal)a combination of confidence and lack of respect
  • I didn't think she would have the brass neck to do that.
    • the brass ring
    (North American English, informal)the opportunity to be successful; success that you have worked hard to get
  • The girls' outdoor track team has grabbed the brass ring seven times.
    • (get down to) brass tacks
    (informal)(to start to consider) the basic facts or practical details of something
    where there’s muck there’s brass
    (British English, saying)used to say that a business activity that is unpleasant or dirty can bring in a lot of money

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