brown
/braʊn/
CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #443 in the learning path
棕色的；褐色的
Definitions
adj. Having the colour of chocolate or dark wood.
棕色的；褐色的
n. The colour of chocolate or dark wood.
棕色；褐色
v. To become brown, or make food brown through cooking.
使变褐色；变褐色
Example
A small brown dog was sleeping beside the door.
一只棕色的小狗正在门边睡觉。
During dry periods, grass often turns brown as plants conserve water and reduce their growth.
在干旱时期，植物为了保存水分会减缓生长，草也常因此变成褐色。
Collocations
- dark brown
- brown eyes
- brown rice
- golden brown
Word family
- brownish (adj.)
- browning (n.)
Usage tip
brown作动词常用于烹饪，指把食物煎或烤至褐色。
FAQ
- What does brown mean?
- Having the colour of chocolate or dark wood. The colour of chocolate or dark wood. To become brown, or make food brown through cooking.
- How is brown pronounced?
- UK /braʊn/, US /braʊn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
