Значення

значень: 6
  1. The full adverse effects; the chief consequences or negative results of a thing or event.

    Unfortunately, poor areas such as those in New Orleans bore the brunt of Hurricane Katrina’s winds.

    Hauptlast, Wucht

  2. The force or shock of an attack in war.

  3. The major part of something; the bulk.

    If you feel tired of walking, just think of the poor donkey who has carried the brunt of our load.

    Hauptsache

  4. (застаріле)A violent attack or charge in battle.

  5. (ширше, застаріле)A sudden harmful onset or attack (of disease, unbelief, persecution, etc.).

  6. (застаріле)A spurt, a sudden effort or straining.

Ще визначення
  • main force of a blow etc

Приклади

речень: 9
  1. Yanni bore the brunt of his wife's troubles.

  2. Donald bore the brunt of the teacher's anger.

  3. The brunt of criticism was borne by the chairmen.

  4. Coastal cities will take the brunt of the storm.

    ruНаибольший штормовой удар придётся на прибрежные города.

  5. Frontline workers bear the brunt of the pandemic’s risk.

Deutsch
За значеннями 2
full effects:
major part of something:

Походження

From Middle English brunt, bront (“sudden onset, attack, charge, blow”), from Old Norse br

From Middle English brunt, bront (“sudden onset, attack, charge, blow”), from Old Norse brundr or brundtíð (“oestrus, rut”) (from Proto-Germanic *brunstiz), or bruna (“to rush”, literally “to advance like wildfire”) (see brenna).

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Форми

множина: brunts
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