brew
gb/bɹˈu/ us/bɹˈu/
A2
英语
~ 9100
义项
0 个义项
动词
A2
action
1
make tea, coffee, or similar
To make a hot drink like tea or coffee by putting it in hot water and waiting for the taste to come out.
用法模式：
to brew [a drink] / to brew [someone] [a drink]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes say *"boil tea"* or *"cook coffee"*. Use **brew tea/coffee** for the process of making the drink, and **boil water** for heating the water only.
近义词
make (Very general word for preparing food or drink; does not specifically suggest using hot water and letting it stand.)
反义词
drink (Focuses on consuming the drink rather than preparing it; opposite stage of the same process.)
搭配
brew coffee
|brew tea
|freshly brewed coffee
|brew [someone] a cup of tea
|let it brew
主题
daily life
|food
|food_drink
|daily_life
例句
- I usually brew a pot of coffee as soon as I wake up.
- She brewed some mint tea to help with his sore throat.
- Could you brew me a strong cup of tea, please?
- Let the tea brew for five minutes before you drink it.
- They sat on the balcony, brewing coffee on a small gas stove.
学习者例句
- I brew coffee every morning.
- He brewed a cup of tea for his mother.
- Please wait while the tea brews.
- She likes to brew her own herbal tea at home.
动词
B2
action
2
produce beer by brewing
To make beer using grain, water, and yeast in a special process.
用法模式：
to brew [beer] / to brew [a type of beer]
常见错误：
Learners may confuse **brew** with **distill**. **Brew** is used for beer (and sometimes other fermented drinks), while **distill** is used for strong spirits like whisky or vodka.
近义词
produce (General term for making something; does not specifically refer to the brewing process.)
反义词
consume (Refers to drinking or using up the beer, the opposite stage of producing it.)
搭配
brew beer
|brew their own beer
|locally brewed
|craft-brewed ale
|microbrewery brews
主题
food
|business
|food_drink
|work
例句
- This small brewery brews a different seasonal beer every month.
- They started brewing their own beer in the garage as a hobby.
- The company has been brewing lager on this site for over a century.
- He moved to Belgium to learn how to brew traditional Trappist ales.
- Local pubs often serve beer brewed just a few miles away.
学习者例句
- My uncle brews beer at home.
- The factory brews thousands of bottles of beer every day.
- They want to brew a special beer for the festival.
- She learned how to brew her own beer from an online course.
动词
B2
event
3
develop and approach (problems, storms)
To slowly grow or form and soon cause a problem or big change, often used for trouble or bad situations.
用法模式：
[trouble/storm/conflict] is brewing
常见错误：
Learners sometimes try to use **brew** with neutral events, for example *"a concert is brewing"*. This sense is usually used for negative or serious things like **trouble, crisis, conflict, storm**, not for normal or happy events.
近义词
develop (Neutral word for growing or changing; **brew** suggests something hidden that will soon break out.)
反义词
settle (Describes a situation becoming calm or less tense, the opposite of problems brewing.)
搭配
trouble is brewing
|a storm is brewing
|tensions are brewing
|a crisis is brewing
|unrest is brewing
主题
emotions
|weather
|society
|core_vocabulary
例句
- You could feel that trouble was brewing in the office after the announcement.
- A political crisis has been brewing for months in the region.
- Dark clouds gathered over the bay, and we knew a storm was brewing.
- Tensions are brewing between the two departments over the budget cuts.
- There’s resentment brewing among younger employees about the lack of promotions.
学习者例句
- I feel that trouble is brewing at work.
- A big argument was brewing in the family.
- Dark clouds show that a storm is brewing.
- Anger was brewing in the crowd.
名词
B1
entity
4
a serving of brewed tea/coffee
A cup of hot drink like tea or coffee that has been made by brewing.
用法模式：
a brew / make [someone] a brew
常见错误：
Learners may not realize that **brew** as a noun is especially common in British English for a casual cup of tea or coffee. In more formal writing, people usually say **a cup of tea/coffee** instead of **a brew**.
近义词
drink (Very general; **brew** usually refers to a specific hot drink, especially tea or coffee.)
反义词
cold drink (Refers to non‑hot beverages, contrasting with a hot brewed drink.)
搭配
a nice brew
|a hot brew
|a strong brew
|make us a brew
|fancy a brew
主题
daily life
|food
|food_drink
|daily_life
例句
- Sit down and I’ll make you a quick brew.
- He brought a steaming brew to her desk.
- We had a hot brew in the kitchen before heading out again.
- Nothing beats a strong brew on a cold morning.
- She offered the repair worker a brew while he fixed the boiler.
学习者例句
- Would you like a hot brew?
- He made a brew for everyone in the room.
- This brew tastes very strong.
- I drink a sweet brew after dinner.
名词
B2
entity
5
a particular beer or batch
A special kind of beer, often made in one place or in a small amount.
用法模式：
a [local/craft/special] brew
常见错误：
Learners may think **brew** always means any beer, but in many contexts it suggests a particular style, batch, or special beer, often from a small or local producer.
近义词
beer (General term; **brew** often highlights the style, origin, or special quality of the beer.)
反义词
wine (A different type of alcoholic drink, often contrasted with beer.)
搭配
local brew
|craft brew
|a pale brew
|a dark brew
|a new seasonal brew
主题
food
|business
|food_drink
例句
- We tried a local brew made with honey and spices.
- The pub always has at least one guest brew on tap.
- Their latest brew is a very hoppy pale ale.
- He prefers a light, refreshing brew in the summer.
- The festival showcases small independent brews from across the country.
学习者例句
- This local brew is very popular.
- They sell many different brews in that bar.
- I want to taste their new summer brew.
- She ordered a dark brew with her meal.
名词
C1
entity
6
mixture of elements or qualities
A mix of many different things that together create a strong feeling or effect.
用法模式：
a [strange/heady/toxic] brew of [things]
常见错误：
Learners may try to use **brew** for any simple mix, for example *"a brew of apples and bananas"*. This figurative sense is usually used for abstract things like **ideas, feelings, cultures**, not for ordinary food mixes.
近义词
mix (Very general word; **brew** suggests a mix that has developed over time and may be strong or intense.)
反义词
uniformity (Suggests sameness or lack of variety, the opposite of a mixed or varied brew.)
搭配
a strange brew
|a heady brew
|a toxic brew
|a powerful brew
|a dangerous brew
主题
emotions
|society
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The city offers a fascinating brew of cultures and languages.
- The film is a heady brew of comedy and tragedy.
- Their relationship was a volatile brew of passion and jealousy.
- The speech mixed a potent brew of fear and hope.
- Social media can create a toxic brew of envy and insecurity.
学习者例句
- The party was a strange brew of people from many places.
- His music is a brew of rock and jazz.
- The book gives a powerful brew of facts and personal stories.
- Her feelings were a brew of love and anger.
名词
C1
action
7
the activity or industry of brewing
The work or business of making beer or other brewed drinks.
用法模式：
the brewing of [beer] / the brewing industry
常见错误：
Learners often use **brew** instead of **brewing** when they mean the activity, for example *"He likes brew"*. Say **He likes brewing** or **He works in brewing**.
近义词
brewing (Gerund form; used more often than the bare noun **brew** when talking about the activity in general.)
反义词
consumption (Refers to using or drinking the product rather than producing it.)
搭配
the brewing process
|the brewing industry
|commercial brewing
|home brewing
|craft brewing
主题
business
|food
|food_drink
例句
- He has spent his whole career in the brewing industry.
- Modern brewing combines traditional methods with advanced technology.
- Interest in home brewing has increased in recent years.
- The book explains the science behind craft brewing.
- She gave a talk on sustainable practices in brewing.
学习者例句
- He works in brewing and loves beer.
- They started a small brewing business.
- Home brewing is a popular hobby.
- We visited a museum about the history of brewing.
语法
词典原形
brew
IPA
GB/bɹˈu/
US/bɹˈu/
音节与重音
brew （1 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (brew)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: brew
- Plural: brews
Verb
- Base: brew
- 3rd Person Singular: brews
- Present Participle: brewing
- Past: brewed
词族
相关表达
brew up
1/bɹˈu ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
informal
make tea or coffee
To make tea, coffee, or another hot drink, especially in an informal social situation.
例句
- I’ll brew up while you finish that email.
- We stopped by the river to brew up some tea.
- She brewed up a pot of coffee for the guests.
craft brew
1/kɹˈæft bɹˈu/
fixed phrase
special beer from small brewery
Beer made in small amounts by a small or independent company, often with special flavors.
例句
- The bar has a huge range of local craft brews on tap.
- She prefers craft brews to mass‑produced beer.
- The festival focuses on regional craft brews and food trucks.
home brew
1/hˈoʊm bɹˈu/
fixed phrase
beer made at home
Beer made by a person at home instead of in a big factory.
例句
- He brought a few bottles of his latest home brew to the party.
- Making home brew has become a popular hobby among young professionals.
- Her home brew actually tastes better than most supermarket beers.
trouble is brewing
1/tɹˈʌbəl ˈɪz bɹˈuɪŋ/
idiom
problems are starting to form
Used to say that problems are starting to grow and will probably cause serious issues soon.
例句
- With all these complaints from staff, trouble is brewing for the manager.
- You can tell trouble is brewing when people stop talking in meetings.
- The falling sales numbers suggest that trouble is brewing for the company.
witch's brew
1/wˈɪt͡ʃɪz bɹˈu/
idiom
literary
dangerous or nasty mixture
A mix of many different things that together create something dangerous, frightening, or very unpleasant.
例句
- The speech was a witch's brew of hate and fear.
- The chemicals formed a witch's brew that was highly toxic.
- The novel describes a witch's brew of crime, corruption, and poverty.
a storm is brewing
1/ə stˈɔɹm ˈɪz bɹˈuɪŋ/
idiom
serious conflict or trouble coming
Used to say that a big problem or conflict is starting and will probably become clear soon.
例句
- A storm is brewing in the party over the new policy.
- You could feel that a storm was brewing between the two families.
- When I saw their faces, I knew a storm was brewing.
a storm is brewing
2/ə stˈɔɹm ˈɪz bɹˈuɪŋ/
idiom
Trouble is about to start soon
Something bad or difficult will happen soon.
例句
- You can feel that a storm is brewing between the two leaders.
- Dark clouds gathered outside, and in politics, a different kind of storm was brewing.