brim

• Substantiv, das den Rand, die Krempe oder die obere Kante eines Behälters, Hutes oder anderen Gegenstandes bezeichnet.

A noun referring to the edge, rim, or upper edge of a container, hat, or other object.

1. Edge of a containerB1formal

   The top edge of a cup, bowl, glass, or other container.

   Rand

   • She filled the glass to the brim with water.
   • The cup was full to the brim with hot coffee.
   • He poured the soup until it reached the brim of the bowl.

   Synonymeedgeliprimtop

2. Hat edgeB1formal

   The projecting edge around the bottom of a hat.

   Hutkrempe

   • He tipped the brim of his hat to greet her.
   • The wide brim of her sun hat protected her face.
   • The cowboy's hat had a curved brim.

   Synonymebillpeakvisor

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um auszudrücken, dass etwas bis zum Rand oder bis zum Überlaufen gefüllt ist, oder um etwas bis zum Rand zu füllen.

A verb used to indicate the act of being full to the point of overflowing, or to fill something to the edge.

1. Be full to the edgeB2formal

   To be filled or overflowing with something, often liquid.

   Bis zum Rand gefüllt sein

   • The cup brimmed with hot coffee.
   • Her eyes brimmed with tears of joy.
   • The river brimmed after the heavy rain.

   Synonymeaboundfilloverflowspill overteem

2. Be full of emotion or qualityB2formal

   To be filled with a strong feeling or quality.

   Überfließen vor Gefühl

   • The children brimmed with excitement on Christmas morning.
   • He brimmed with confidence before the interview.
   • The room brimmed with laughter and joy.

   Synonymeaboundburstoverflowteem

Phrasal-Variantenbrim over