brass

• Существительное, обозначающее жёлтый сплав меди и цинка, или собирательный термин для предметов, изготовленных из этого материала, таких как музыкальные инструменты или декоративные изделия.

A noun referring to a yellow alloy of copper and zinc, or a collective term for objects made from this material, such as musical instruments or decorative items.

uncountable

1. Metal alloyB1formal

   A yellow alloy of copper and zinc, used for making decorative objects, musical instruments, and fittings.

   Латунь

   • The door handle was made of polished brass.
   • Brass is commonly used in plumbing fixtures.
   • The statue was cast in solid brass.

   Synonymslatten

2. B1formal

   Musical instruments made of brass, such as trumpets, trombones, and tubas.

   Медные духовые инструменты

   • The brass section played a powerful fanfare.
   • He plays the trumpet in the school brass band.
   • The orchestra's brass instruments were perfectly tuned.

3. Boldness or nerveB2informal

   Informal term for boldness, impudence, or self-confidence.

   Наглость

   • She had the brass to ask for a raise after only a month.
   • He had the brass to argue with the manager.
   • It takes a lot of brass to interrupt a meeting like that.

   Synonymsaudacityboldnesscheekchutzpaheffronterygallimpudencenervepresumptiontemerity

   Antonymscowardicediffidencemodestyshynesstimidity