broad

B1 · Intermediate

adj. covering many things or focusing on the main ideas rather than small details.

adj. covering a wide scope or range of subjects; general rather than specific.

日本語:大まか※

“The director gave us a broad outline of the plan for next year.”

“The report provides a broad overview of the economic trends affecting the region without delving into specific local data.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. a very strong regional way of speaking.

adj. relating to a regional accent that is very noticeable and distinct.

“He spoke with a broad Scottish accent that was sometimes hard to understand.”

“Despite living in London for twenty years, she retained a broad Yorkshire accent that immediately identified her origins.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. very clear and easy to see or understand.

adj. plain, evident, or lacking in subtlety.

“There was a broad hint of sarcasm in her voice when she thanked him.”

“The comedian relied on broad physical humor and exaggerated gestures to keep the young audience entertained.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun American English · Slang · Informal

n. an old-fashioned and sometimes rude word for a woman.

n. a slang term for a woman, now largely considered dated and potentially offensive.

“In those old black-and-white movies, the characters often used the word broad.”

“The script was criticized for its use of the term broad, which many modern viewers find derogatory and sexist.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Science Technical

n. a type of powerful light used in film or television studios.

n. a type of floodlight used to provide even illumination over a wide area.

“The crew set up a broad to light the background of the scene.”

“The cinematographer requested an additional broad to eliminate the harsh shadows cast by the primary key light.”