英语释义
1. an alloy consisting essentially of copper and zinc in variable proportions
2. the brass instruments of an orchestra or band —often used in plural
3. a usually brass memorial tablet
4. bright metal fittings, utensils, or ornaments
5. empty cartridge shells
6. brazen self-assurance gall
7. high-ranking members of the military
8. persons in high positions (as in a business or the government)
9. made of brass
a brass cannon — see also brass ring, brass tacks
10. made up of or composed for brass musical instruments
the band's brass section — see also brass band
11. a yellow metal that is made by combining copper and zinc
12. musical instruments (such as trumpets, trombones, and tubas) that are made of brass
13. bright metal objects made of brass
14. an alloy made by combining copper and zinc
15. the musical instruments of an orchestra or band that are usually made of brass and include the cornets, trumpets, trombones, French horns, and tubas