/ˈbreɪnstɔ:m ||; ˈbrenˌstɔrm/verb [I,T] to solve a problem or make a decision by thinking of as many ideas as possible in a short time 通过集思广益的讨论来解决问题或作出决定；脑力激荡: We'll spend five minutes brainstorming ideas on how we can raise money. 我们将花五分钟时间集思广益，看看怎样才能筹集资金。