broach

broach

中文翻译：

形容词：开始谈论的，首次提及的
名词：起钻，起钻器，起钻刀，起钻机

词义辨析：

broach作为动词时，有“引入（话题）；提出（建议）；打开（话题）”的意思。作为名词时，指的是“起钻”。

词汇扩充：

broachable（形容词）：可引入的，可提出的
broachability（名词）：可引入性，可提出性
broacher（名词）：提议人，发起人

近义词：

introduce, raise, mention

反义词：

conceal, suppress, withhold

柯林斯词典解释：

动词： 1. If you broach a subject, especially a sensitive one, you mention it in order to start a discussion on it. (especially in British English) [FORMAL] 2. If you broach a difficult or sensitive subject with someone, you mention it in order to discuss it with them. (especially in American English) 名词： 1. A broach is a long, thin needle-like tool which is used especially for making holes in pieces of metal. 2. A broach is a decorative pin that is worn as a piece of jewellery.

牛津词典解释：

动词： 1. Raise (a sensitive or difficult subject) for discussion. 2. (archaic) Pierce (a cask) to draw liquor. 名词： 1. A tapered, serrated tool of the shape of a half-moon, for working in wood or other material, by being driven or pressed in or through it from the edge or surface. 2. A decorative pin fastened by its head onto a piece of clothing and worn as an ornament.

用法：

1. Let's broach the subject of salary during the meeting. 2. She finally broached the topic of the divorce with her husband. 3. He broached the barrel to draw a sample of the wine. 4. The broach on her lapel added a touch of elegance to her outfit.

相关例句：

1. I wanted to broach the subject of her promotion, but I didn't know how to bring it up. (我想提及她的晋升问题，但不知道该如何开口。) 2. The boss broached the idea of implementing a new work schedule. (老板提出了实施新的工作时间表的想法。) 3. She decided to broach the issue of their financial difficulties with her husband. (她决定与丈夫讨论他们的经济困难问题。) 4. He carefully broached the barrel to sample the wine. (他小心翼翼地钻开桶，品尝了一杯酒。) 5. The broach on her dress added a touch of sparkle. (她连衣裙上的胸针增添了一丝闪烁。) 6. She wore an antique broach on her lapel. (她在衣领上别了一枚古董胸针。) 7. The broach was intricately designed with diamonds and pearls. (这枚胸针由钻石和珍珠精心设计而成。) 8. He slowly broached the subject of their past relationship. (他慢慢地提及了他们过去的关系。) 9. We need to broach the issue of budget cuts in the next meeting. (我们需要在下次会议上提及预算削减的问题。) 10. The teacher broached the topic of climate change in the science class. (老师在科学课上提及了气候变化的话题。) 11. She broached the idea of starting a new business venture. (她提出了创办新的商业企业的想法。) 12. They finally broached the subject of their troubled friendship. (他们终于提及了他们不和的友谊问题。) 13. The carpenter used a broach to make precise cuts in the wood. (木匠使用起钻在木材上进行精确的切割。) 14. The broach had a sharp point and serrated edges. (这把起钻有锋利的尖端和锯齿状的边缘。) 15. She fastened the broach to her scarf. (她把胸针别在围巾上。) 16. The broach was a family heirloom passed down for generations. (这枚胸针是家族世代相传的传家宝。) 17. He used a broach to create intricate designs in the metal. (他用起钻在金属上创造复杂的图案。) 18. The broach on her hat caught everyone's attention. (她帽子上的胸针引起了所有人的注意。) 19. She wore a broach in the shape of a butterfly. (她戴着一枚蝴蝶形状的胸针。) 20. The broach was carefully crafted with silver and gemstones. (这枚胸针由银和宝石精心制作而成。)