brooch

/brəʊtʃ/ (bre, ipa) · /brəʊtʃ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈbrōch also ˈbrüch/ (ame, mw)

brooch — noun

  • broochsingular
  • broochesplural

1. a decorative piece of jewelry with a fastening on the back, worn on clothing for

1.名詞C1
釋義

a decorative piece of jewelry with a fastening on the back, worn on clothing for style or to hold part of it in place.

例句

Putri pinned a silver brooch to her coat before the winter concert.

pin a brooch to clothing

At the museum, Yuna admired a gold brooch shaped like a flying bird.

同義詞
  • pin

    a broader word that can mean any small fastening or decorative pin

  • badge

    usually shows identity or membership rather than serving mainly as jewelry

  • ornament

    much broader and not specifically a pin worn on clothing

文法句型

wear a brooch

pin a brooch to + clothing

fasten a brooch at the neck

用法筆記

A brooch is usually worn on a coat, jacket, dress, or scarf rather than around the neck or wrist. It often suggests a formal, vintage, or decorative style more than an everyday accessory.

常見錯誤

❌She wore a brooch on her wrist.
✅She wore a bracelet on her wrist.
💡A brooch is pinned to clothing, not worn around the wrist.