brim
noun uk/brɪm/ us/brɪm/
(PART OF HAT)
[ C usually singular ]帽檐
the bottom part of a hat that sticks out all around the head
Compare: crown noun (TOP PART)
(TOP)
[ C ](容器的)边
the very top edge of a container
She poured the cream until it reached the brim. 她将奶油倒满。
He filled the glass to the brim. 她把玻璃杯倒满。
She passed him the mug, filled/full to the brim with hot black coffee. 她递给他杯子,里面装满热腾腾的黑咖啡。
brim
verb [ I ] uk/brɪm/ us/brɪm/ -mm-
注满,装满(尤指液体)
to become full of something, especially a liquid
Her eyes brimmed with tears when she heard that he was alive. 当她听说他活着时,眼里噙满了泪水。
figurative His recent triumphs have left the tennis ace brimming (over) with (= full of) confidence and energy. 最近的几次胜利使这位网球高手充满信心和活力。