brook
US /brʊk/
UK /brʊk/
名词
小溪, 小河
a small stream
示例:
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We crossed the shallow brook by stepping on stones.
我们踩着石头穿过了浅浅的小溪。
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The children loved to play by the clear brook.
孩子们喜欢在清澈的小溪边玩耍。
动词
容忍, 忍受
to tolerate or allow (something, typically dissent or opposition)
示例:
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I will not brook any insubordination.
我不会容忍任何不服从。
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The government would not brook any criticism of its policies.
政府不会容忍对其政策的任何批评。