Brim



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• n. ( 杯) 边, 缘; v. 盈满
• ［英］ n. ( 杯) 边, 缘 ( the topmost edge of a cup) ; v. 盈满 ( to fill to the brim)
• ［记］ rim ( 边, 框) ; 参考: grim ( 严厉的, 坚定的) ; trim ( 修剪)
• ［同］ 派生词: brimful ( adj.充满的, 盈满的)

Webster Collegiate

I. noun

• Etymology: Middle English brimme; akin to Middle High German brem edge
• Date: 13th century
• 1.
  • a.
    • (1) an upper or outer margin ; verge
    • (2) archaic the upper surface of a body of water
  • b. the edge or rim of a hollow vessel, a natural depression, or a cavity
• 2. the projecting rim of a hat
• ? brimless adjective

II. verb (brimmed; brimming)

• Date: 1598
• transitive verb
  • to fill to the brim
• intransitive verb
  • 1. to be or become full often to overflowing <eyes brimming with tears>
  • 2. to reach or overflow a brim

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