brook

• 名词，指小的天然淡水水流，通常比河更窄更浅。

A noun referring to a small, natural stream of fresh water, typically narrower and shallower than a river.

1. Small streamB1formal

   A small, natural stream of fresh water, often flowing through a valley or woodland.

   小溪

   • The children played by the brook on a hot summer day.
   • A small brook runs through the back of the property.
   • We followed the brook until it joined the river.

   同义词beckcreekfreshetgillrillrivuletrunstreamstreamlet

• 动词，意为容忍、忍受某事，多用于否定句。

A verb meaning to tolerate or endure something, typically used in negative constructions.

1. Tolerate or endureC2formal

   To tolerate or allow something, typically used in negative constructions.

   容忍

   • He will not brook any interference in his work.
   • The manager brooks no excuses for lateness.
   • She brooks no criticism of her decisions.

   同义词abideacceptbearcountenanceendurestandstomachsuffersupporttolerate

   反义词defydenydisallowforbidopposeprohibitrefuserejectresistwithstand