bracketKK [ˈbrækɪt] ｜ /ˈbrækɪt/
GEPT 中高級
C1noun
either of two punctuation marks ([ or ]) used to enclose textual material
When writing a mathematical equation, it is important to use brackets to clearly indicate the priority of operations. For example, (2 + 3) * 4 tells us to first add 2 and 3, then multiply the result by 4.
方括號；中括號
C1noun
either of two punctuation marks (`<’ or `>’) used in computer programming and sometimes used to enclose textual material
In HTML coding, the opening bracket `<div>` is used to enclose a division or section, while the closing bracket `</div>` is used to end that division.
角括號；尖括號
C1noun
a support projecting from a wall to hold a shelf
The handyman installed sturdy brackets to hold up the new bookshelf in the study.
C1verb
place or attach within brackets
Please remember to bracket any additional information in your citation.
C1verb
categorize or group
In order to efficiently sort the books, the librarian decided to bracket them according to their genres.
C1noun
a barrier formed by a pair of brackets
When solving the math problem, I enclosed the equation within brackets to indicate the order of operations.
C1verb
provide physical support for by using brackets
She bracketed the shelves to the wall to ensure they wouldn't fall.