*broth·er/`brʌðə; ˈbrʌðə/ n [C] 1 a man or boy who has the same parents as you （同胞）兄弟; 哥; 弟: older/younger/big/little brother Isn't that your little brother? (=younger than you) 那不是你的弟弟吗？ 2 a man who belongs to the same group or race as you （男性）同胞; 同仁; 同行: We must support our African brothers in their struggle. 我们必须支持我们非洲同胞的斗争。 3 a male member of a religious group, especially a MONK 〔教会中的〕男教友，主内兄弟〔尤指修士〕