brasses

英 [ˈbrɑːsɪz]

美 [ˈbræsɪz]

n.  黄铜; 黄铜制品; (管弦乐团的)铜管乐器，铜管乐器组; 黄铜饰品(尤指马挽具上的黄铜圆片)
brass的复数

柯林斯词典

• N-UNCOUNT （尤用于制作装饰品和乐器的）黄铜
  Brassis a yellow-coloured metal made from copper and zinc. It is used especially for making ornaments and musical instruments.
  1. The instrument is beautifully made in brass.
     这个仪器是用黄铜制成的，非常漂亮。
• N-SING （交响乐队的）铜管乐乐器组，铜管乐器
  Thebrassis the section of an orchestra which consists of brass wind instruments such as trumpets and horns.
  1. He once again raised his baton and brought in the brass.
     他再次举起指挥棒，让铜管乐部加入进来。
• See also:brass rubbing
• N-SING-COLL （军队或其他机构的）高级军官，高层人物
  In the army or in other organizations,the brassare the people in the highest positions.
  1. The brass are reluctant to fraternise with the enlisted men.
     高级军官不愿意与大兵们称兄道弟。

in BRIT, use 英国英语用 top brass


• PHRASE 讨论基本事实；探讨实质问题
  If youget down to brass tacks, you discuss the basic, most important facts of a situation.
  1. Angola's ruling party was due to get down to brass tacks today with a debate on the party's record.
     安哥拉执政党预定在今天就有关该党执政记录的问题进行实质性讨论。

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