brush (A1)

カタカナ: ブラシ

IPA: /brʌʃ/

Definition

An object with stiff hairs or bristles, used for cleaning, painting, or tidying. As a verb, it describes the act of using such an object or touching something lightly.

意味: 硬い毛やブラシ状の毛がついた道具で、掃除、塗装、整髪に使われます。動詞としては、そのような道具を使うこと、あるいは何かに軽く触れることを指します。

Examples / 例文

• She used a soft brush to apply makeup. — She used a soft brush to apply makeup.

• Remember to brush your teeth before bed. — Remember to brush your teeth before bed.

• He brushed the dust from his jacket. — He brushed the dust from his jacket.

Brush の日本語訳

Japanese translations of Brush:

• ブラシ
• 刷毛
• 磨く

How to Use Brush

brush off (phrasal verb)

To remove something by brushing. — "He brushed off the dirt from his shoes."

brush against (prepositional phrase)

To touch something lightly while moving. — "The branches brushed against the window."

brush past (prepositional phrase)

To move past someone or something quickly, touching them lightly. — "She brushed past him without saying hello."

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