Learner's definition of BRUNT
the brunt of
: the main force or effect of (something harmful or dangerous)冲击力；影响力 -
Cities on the coast felt/bore the brunt of the storm.沿岸城市感受到/经受了风暴的冲击。
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His troops took the brunt of the enemy attack.面对敌人进攻，他的部队首当其冲。
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The brunt of his criticism was directed at the supervisors.他把批评的矛头指向了那些主管。