털이나 솔이 달린 도구. 청소, 칠, 머리 정리 등에 사용됨.
An implement with a handle, consisting of bristles, hair, or wire set into a block, used for cleaning, painting, or arranging hair.
예문:
"She keeps a small makeup brush in her purse for quick touch-ups."
"The artist carefully selected a fine brush to detail the landscape painting."
"Don't forget to clean your hair brush regularly to remove trapped hair and dust."
솔이나 손으로 먼지나 이물질을 털어내거나, 빗질하여 정리하다.
To clean, smooth, or apply something using a brush or a sweeping motion, often followed by particles like 'off' or 'away'.
예문:
"He had to brush the snow off his coat before entering the warm house."
"Remember to brush your teeth thoroughly for two minutes every morning and night."
"She quickly brushed her hair back into a neat ponytail before the meeting started."
지나가면서 가볍게 스치거나 닿다.
To touch something lightly and fleetingly, usually while moving past it.
예문:
"The low branches of the tree brushed against the roof of the passing car."
"I felt a sudden chill as the ghost's presence seemed to brush past me."
관목이나 작은 나무들이 밀집하여 자라는 덤불 또는 숲.
Dense growth of shrubs, small trees, or undergrowth, especially in a wild or undeveloped area.
예문:
"We had to hike carefully through the thick brush to reach the hidden stream."
"The wildfire quickly spread through the dry brush covering the hillside."
(주로 'a brush with' 형태로 쓰여) 짧고 사소한 접촉, 충돌, 또는 저촉.
A brief, usually minor, encounter or conflict with someone or something unpleasant or notable. (Often used in the phrase 'a brush with...')
예문:
"He had a close brush with death when his car skidded on the icy road."
"The young politician had his first brush with public scrutiny during the local election campaign."
"Despite his quiet life, he once had a brush with fame after winning a major lottery prize."