英语词汇“broach”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

WORD ORIGINbroach

Origin:

1400-1500 broach ‘to make a hole in, stab’ (14-17 centuries), from broach ‘tool for making holes’ (14-17 centuries), from French broche; ➔ BROOCH

VERB TABLE

broach

Simple Form
Present	I, you, we, they	broach
	he, she, it	broaches
Past	I, you, he, she, it, we, they	broached
Present perfect	I, you, we, they	have broached
	he, she, it	has broached
Past perfect	I, you, he, she, it, we, they	had broached
Future	I, you, he, she, it, we, they	will broach
Future perfect	I, you, he, she, it, we, they	will have broached

Continuous Form
Present	I	am broaching
	he, she, it	is broaching
	you, we, they	are broaching
Past	I, he, she, it	was broaching
	you, we, they	were broaching
Present perfect	I, you, we, they	have been broaching
	he, she, it	has been broaching
Past perfect	I, you, he, she, it, we, they	had been broaching
Future	I, you, he, she, it, we, they	will be broaching
Future perfect	I, you, he, she, it, we, they	will have been broaching

EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES

He decided not to broach the subject of divorce until his wife had recovered from her illness.
I think Susan is being bullied at school, but every time I try to broach the matter with her she refuses to talk about it.

EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS

But we have not yet broached the explanation of these changes.
But what was still troubling her was the fact that she had still not broached the subject of Janice.
It was half a year, he thought, since she had last broached the subject of his bachelor status.
Moreover Pound's anti-Semitism, later so notorious, certainly casts a sinister light on his readiness to broach these issues.
Recently, Milosevic broached one possibility.
When, two months later, Father van Exem broached the subject, the Archbishop was actually quite upset about the idea.
You could see De Gaulle fervently hoped it wouldn't be broached again.

THESAURUS► mention

to talk or write about something or someone, usually quickly and without saying very much or giving details: · Kate had mentioned his name a few times, but I had not met him before.· Jack mentioned that you might be looking for a new job.

► refer to somebody/something

to say something about someone or something in a conversation, speech, or piece of writing: · He had earlier referred to difficulties in gathering evidence.· It was not clear which case he was referring to.

► touch on something

to briefly mention a subject during a speech, lesson, piece of writing etc: · This problem has already been touched on in Chapter 4.

► bring something up

to start to talk about a particular subject during a conversation or meeting: · I didn’t want to bring up the subject of money.· I knew you’d bring that up!

► raise

to mention a subject that people should start to discuss or think about. Raise is more formal than bring something up: · He promised to raise the issue with the prime minister.· They raised a number of points.

► broach

to mention a subject that may be embarrassing or upsetting, or that may cause an argument: · I was reluctant to broach the subject of payment.

► cite

formal to mention something as an example or proof of something else, or as a reason for something: · Hong Kong is often cited as an example of this kind of economic system.

► allude to something

formal to mention something in a way that is deliberately not direct: · Many of the ancient Greek poets allude to this myth.

Longman Language Activatorto start talking about something that you want to say more about► bring up

to start to talk about a subject during a conversation or meeting: bring up something: · She wished she'd never brought up the subject of money.bring something up: · If you think safety is a problem, I suggest you bring it up at the next meeting.

► raise

to mention a subject that people should start to discuss or think about: raise an issue/matter/question etc: · A number of important issues were raised at the conference.· The matter of whether or not the Royal Family should pay taxes was first raised in an article in the Times.

► broach

to mention a subject that may be embarrassing or upsetting, or may cause an argument: broach a subject/matter/question etc: · He decided not to broach the subject of divorce until his wife had recovered from her illness.broach something with somebody: · I think Susan is being bullied at school, but every time I try to broach the matter with her she refuses to talk about it.

► introduce

to mention a new subject or idea before talking or writing about it in more detail: introduce a subject/idea/topic etc: · She introduced the subject of sex without any embarrassment.· Then Meredith discovered that the way to get Harriet relaxed and talking was to introduce the topic of animals.

WORD SETS► Drink

absinth, nounalcohol, nounale, nounalehouse, nounaperitif, nounbaby milk, nounbar, nounbarfly, nounbarhop, verbbarkeeper, nounbarley wine, nounbarmaid, nounbarman, nounbartender, nounbeef tea, nounbeer, nounbenedictine, nounbeverage, nounbibulous, adjectivebistro, nounbitter, nounblack, adjectivebootleg, verbbooze, nounboozer, nounbooze-up, nounboozing, nounboozy, adjectivebottle, verbbouquet, nounbourbon, nounbrandy, nounbreathe, verbbrew, verbbrew, nounbrewer, nounbrewery, nounbroach, verbBuck's Fizz, nounburgundy, nounbuttermilk, nouncamomile, nouncappuccino, nouncarbonated, adjectivecask, nouncellar, nounchalice, nounchampagne, nounchampers, nounchar, nounchartreuse, nounchaser, nounChelsea bun, nounchocolate, nouncider, nounclaret, nounclub soda, nouncoaster, nounCoca-Cola, cocktail, nouncocktail lounge, nouncocktail shaker, nouncocktail stick, nouncocktail waitress, nouncocoa, nouncoffee, nouncoffee bar, nouncoffee bean, nouncoffee machine, nouncoffeemaker, nouncoffee mill, nouncognac, nouncola, nounconsommé, nouncordial, nouncork, nouncork, verbcorkage, nouncorked, adjectivecorkscrew, nouncorn whiskey, nouncrème de menthe, nouncup, nouncuppa, nouncuraçao, noundaiquiri, noundecaf, noundecaffeinated, adjectivedecanter, noundessert wine, noundipsomaniac, noundissipated, adjectivedissipation, noundissolute, adjectivedistiller, noundistillery, noundram, noundraught, noundregs, noundried milk, noundrink, verbdrink, noundrinkable, adjectivedrinking fountain, noundrinking-up time, noundrinking water, noundrinks machine, noundrinks party, noundrop, noundry, adjectiveDutch courage, nounespresso, nounethyl alcohol, nounferment, verbfinger, nounfizz, nounflat, adjectivefloat, nounfortified wine, nounfroth, nounfroth, verbfrothy, adjectivefull-cream, adjectiveGandT, noungassy, adjectivegin, noungin and tonic, nounginger ale, nounginger beer, nounglass, noungreen tea, noungrenadine, noungrog, noungumbo, nounhalf, nounhalf-and-half, nounhangover, nounhappy hour, nounhead, nounhighball, nounhip flask, nounhock, nounhogshead, nounhome brew, nounhooch, nounhot chocolate, nounice bucket, nounice cube, nounice water, nouninfuse, verbinfusion, nounintoxicant, nounintoxicating, adjectiveIrish coffee, nounjar, nounjigger, nounjuice, nounkeg, nounkirsch, nounlace, verblager, nounlandlord, nounlemon, nounlemonade, nounlicensed, adjectivelicensing laws, nounlight, adjectivelight ale, nounlimeade, nounliqueur, nounliquor, nounlite, adjectivelocal, nounlounge bar, nounMadeira, nounmagnum, nounmalt, nounmalted, nounmalt liquor, nounmaraschino, nounmargarita, nounMartini, nounmash, nounmature, adjectivemature, verbmead, nounmeasure, nounmellow, verbmilk, nounmilk shake, nounmilky, adjectivemineral water, nounmint julep, nounmix, verbmixer, nounmocha, nounmoonshine, nounmulled wine, nounneat, adjectivenectar, nounnightcap, nounnip, nounnoggin, nounnon-alcoholic, adjectiveoff-licence, nounopen bar, nounorangeade, nounouzo, nounpale ale, nounparalytic, adjectivepasteurized, adjectivepercolate, verbperk, verbperry, nounpick-me-up, nounpiña colada, nounpink gin, nounpint, nounplonk, nounpop, nounport, nounporter, nounprohibitionist, nounproof, nounpunch, nounquaff, verbrake, nounrat-arsed, adjectivered, nounrefill, nounrefreshment, nounretsina, nounring-pull, nounroot beer, nounrosé, nounrotgut, nounrum, nounrye, nounsake, nounsaloon, nounsangria, nounsarsaparilla, nounschnapps, nounScotch, nounscrewdriver, nounscrumpy, nounsediment, nounsemi-skimmed milk, nounshake, nounshaker, nounshandy, nounshebeen, nounsherry, nounshort, nounshot, nounsiphon, nounsix-pack, nounskimmed milk, nounslimline, adjectivesloe gin, nounslug, nounslush, nounsnifter, nounsoda, nounsoda siphon, nounsoda water, nounsoft drink, nounsparkling, adjectivespeakeasy, nounspike, verbspirit, nounsplash, nounspritzer, nounsquash, nounstein, nounstewed, adjectivestill, adjectivestill, nounstout, nounstraight, adjectivestraw, nounsundowner, nounsup, verbswig, verbswill, verbswizzle stick, nountab, nountable wine, nountall, adjectivetankard, nountavern, nountea, nounteabag, nounteahouse, nountea leaves, nountearoom, nountea shop, nountea urn, nountemperance, nountequila, nountied house, nountippler, nountoddy, nountonic, nountop-up, nountot, nounTurkish coffee, nountwo-percent milk, nounUHT milk, noununcork, verbvermouth, nounvintage, adjectivevintage, nounvintner, nounvodka, nounwater, verbwatering hole, nounweak, adjectivewet bar, nounwhisky, nounwhite, adjectivewine cooler, nounwrecked, adjectiveyeast, noun

COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► broach a subject

(=start talking about a sensitive subject)· She hesitated, wondering exactly how to broach the subject of their sleeping arrangements.

COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN► idea

· He broached the idea of seeking direct government aid to a neighbor.

► matter

· He broached the matter carefully while Marshall put a match to some logs in the grate.

► question

· He talked freely about quite a number of subjects, but had not once broached the question of being sent ashore.

► subject

· But what was still troubling her was the fact that she had still not broached the subject of Janice.· Popular magazines now broach the subject of mental illness, while the government is encouraging research into mental health.· It was half a year, he thought, since she had last broached the subject of his bachelor status.· I never broached the subject with him again.· It was nine o'clock and they had been driven in by the mosquitoes before he broached the subject of the night before.· Now, popular magazines regularly broach the subject.· It had been Adam, too, who had broached the subject of a new computer programming system for the business.· When, two months later, Father van Exem broached the subject, the Archbishop was actually quite upset about the idea.

PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► broach the subject/question/matter etc

But what was still troubling her was the fact that she had still not broached the subject of Janice.
He broached the matter carefully while Marshall put a match to some logs in the grate.
I never broached the subject with him again.
It was half a year, he thought, since she had last broached the subject of his bachelor status.
It was nine o'clock and they had been driven in by the mosquitoes before he broached the subject of the night before.
Now, popular magazines regularly broach the subject.
Popular magazines now broach the subject of mental illness, while the government is encouraging research into mental health.
When, two months later, Father van Exem broached the subject, the Archbishop was actually quite upset about the idea.