bracket

• 名词，指从墙上突出的支撑物，或书写和印刷中用来括住词语或数字的一对符号[ ]。

A noun referring to a support projecting from a wall, or one of a pair of marks [ ] used in writing and printing to enclose words or figures.

1. Punctuation markA2formal

   One of a pair of marks [ ] used to enclose words or figures.

   方括号

   • Put the citation in square brackets.
   • The editor added brackets around the inserted text.
   • Use brackets to indicate optional information.

   同义词crotchetsquare bracket

2. Supporting structureB1formal

   A projecting support for a shelf or other structure.

   支架

   • He fixed the shelf to the wall with metal brackets.
   • The bracket broke under the weight of the books.
   • You need strong brackets to hold the heavy mirror.

   同义词bracecantileverconsolecorbelpropsupport

3. Group or rangeB1formal

   A category or range of values, especially in terms of income, age, or price.

   区间或范围

   • She falls into the highest tax bracket.
   • The product is aimed at the 18-25 age bracket.
   • Prices in the lower bracket are more affordable.

   同义词bandcategoryclassdivisiongrouplevelrangesegmenttier

• 动词，指把某事物放入括号中，或将事物归入同一类别、组合在一起。

A verb meaning to place or enclose something within brackets, or to group or categorize items together.

1. Enclose in bracketsB2formal

   To put words, numbers, or symbols inside brackets (parentheses) for clarity or grouping.

   加括号

   • Please bracket the optional items in the list.
   • The editor bracketed the unclear phrase for revision.
   • In the equation, bracket the terms that need to be calculated first.

   同义词delimitencloseset off

2. Group or classify togetherB2formal

   To consider or treat two or more things as belonging to the same group or category.

   归类

   • The two authors are often bracketed together as pioneers of the genre.
   • These expenses are bracketed under 'miscellaneous' in the budget.
   • The study brackets participants by age and income level.

   同义词associatecategorizeclassclassifycoupleequategrouplink

   反义词differentiatedistinguishdividesegregateseparate

短语动词变体bracket out