2.a brand of sth
(type)(思维或行为等的)一种, 一类
his melodic and melancholy brand of music他那种旋律优美、曲调忧伤的音乐
He has his own brand of humour.他有自己的幽默风格。
3.(mark of ownership)(标明动物或旧时奴隶所属的)烙印
A brand was a mark of ownership burned into the hide of an animal with a hot iron.烙印是用烙铁烫在动物身上表明其归属的标记。