the brass
【音】(section of orchestra)(管弦乐队的)铜管乐器部分
The conductor raised his baton and brought in the brass.指挥举起指挥棒, 让铜管乐器加入进来。
4.<英>(plaque)(嵌在教堂墙壁或地面上的)黄铜纪念牌
5.(functioning as plural)<美,非正式>(high-ranking people)高级官员；政要；(尤指)高级军官
The brass are reluctant to fraternize with the enlisted men.高级军官们不情愿与士兵交好。
The guest list was top-heavy with police brass.嘉宾名单上的高级警官人数过多。
6.(brass object)黄铜器；黄铜饰品；黄铜物件
a collection of brasses around the fireplace壁炉周围的一堆黄铜器