brass /brɑːs/ CET4 TEM4

• 1. 

  N-UNCOUNT Brass is a yellow-coloured metal made from copper and zinc. It is used especially for making ornaments and musical instruments. 黄铜

  例：

  The instrument is beautifully made in brass.

  这个乐器是用黄铜精致铸造成的。

• 2. 

  N-SING The brass is the section of an orchestra which consists of brass wind instruments such as trumpets and horns. 铜管乐器

  例：

  Consequently even this vast chorus was occasionally overwhelmed by the brass.

  结果连这个大合唱偶尔也被铜管乐所压倒。