n.一窝;一伙;一家孩子;一组事物
v.孵;沉思;笼罩
The bird was trying to find food for its brood. 鸟儿在为它的一窝小鸟觅食。
She grew up amidst a lively brood of brothers and sisters. 她是在一群活泼的兄弟姐妹中间长大的。
A brood of modern paintings will be exhibited at the museum. 一批现代画将在博物馆展览。
用作动词 (v.)The hen broods ten eggs this time. 这次母鸡孵十个蛋。