| 释义 |
brim¹ /brɪm/ n. | vi. | vt. | phr.
I n.
1. (杯、碗或坑、穴等的)边，边沿；(任何东西的)边缘
the brim of a cup (a basket) 杯子(篮子)边
the brim of a crater 火山口的边沿
be filled to the brim with girlish glee 洋溢着少女的欢乐
on the brim of unconsciousness 快要失去知觉
2. 帽檐
The hat's wide brim hid his face. 宽阔的帽檐遮住了他的脸。
3. 〈古〉水边；沿边的水
4. 〈诗〉海洋；洪水
II (brimmed; brim·ming)
❶ vi.
满，充盈，充溢
a pond brimming with water 积满水的池塘
Tears were brimming in her eyes. 她热泪盈眶。
He was brimming with ideas and excitement. 他主意层出不穷跃跃欲试。
Her laughter brimmed with mirth. 她的笑声充满欢乐。
❷ vt.
使满，装满，注满
brim a glass to good fellowship 为美好的友谊斟满一杯酒
[<ME brimme shore<OE brymm sea, surf, seaside] phr. brim over 充溢，充满；洋溢 a handcart brimming over with new cotton 满载新棉的手推车 brim over with high spirits 兴高采烈 |