Definitions
n. a tool with bristles used for cleaning, painting or arranging hair
刷子；画笔
v. to clean, paint or arrange something using a brush
刷；刷净
v. to touch something lightly while moving past it
轻擦；掠过
Example
Use a soft brush to clean your muddy shoes.
用软毛刷清理你沾满泥的鞋子。
Children should learn to brush their teeth properly, as good habits can prevent many dental problems.
儿童应学会正确刷牙，因为良好的习惯可以预防许多牙齿问题。
Collocations
- brush your teeth
- brush your hair
- a paint brush
- brush against
Word family
- brushing (n.)
- toothbrush (n.)
- hairbrush (n.)
Usage tip
brush against表示轻擦；brush up on表示温习。
FAQ
- What does brush mean?
- a tool with bristles used for cleaning, painting or arranging hair to clean, paint or arrange something using a brush to touch something lightly while moving past it
- How is brush pronounced?
- UK /brʌʃ/, US /brʌʃ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
