capital of old Brabant, now of Belgium, of Germanic origin, from brocca "marsh" + sali "room, building," from Latin cella (see cell). It arose 6c. as a fortress on an island in a river. As a type of carpet, from 1799; as a type of lace, from 1748. Brussels sprouts (Brassica oleracea gemmifera) attested from 1748 (first written description is from 1580s).
双语例句
1. She was adamantly opposed to her husband travelling to Brussels.
她坚决反对丈夫前往布鲁塞尔。
来自柯林斯例句
2. NATO defense ministers wrap up their meeting in Brussels today.
北约各国国防部长今天圆满结束了在布鲁塞尔的会议。
来自柯林斯例句
3. It's been a tumultuous day at the international trade negotiations in Brussels.
那是布鲁塞尔国际贸易谈判中纷乱的一天。
来自柯林斯例句
4. Finance Ministers are meeting today in Brussels with Britain in the chair.
财政部部长们今天在布鲁塞尔碰头，会议由英国主持。
来自柯林斯例句
5. At Brussels airport he fell victim to pickpockets who pinched his wallet.
