A course of action which invites risk; a perilous or audacious undertaking the outcome of which is unknown; a daring feat or exploit. Later also…
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| 释义 | the world > action or operation > undertaking > [noun] > an undertaking > bold or chivalrous (7) adventurec1300 A course of action which invites risk; a perilous or audacious undertaking the outcome of which is unknown; a daring feat or exploit. Later also… emprisea1400 An undertaking, an enterprise; esp. one of a bold, adventurous, or chivalrous nature. exploitc1425 Originally: an act or deed, esp. (in later use) one characterized by daring or (esp. military) heroism. Now also more generally: an action or feat… enterprise1442 An undertaking, task, or project; (usually) spec. one which is bold, difficult, or important; a venture, an endeavour. chevisance1579 By confusion with chevance, chivalry, chevauchee, etc.: Enterprise, performance; chivalrous enterprise or achievement; expedition on horseback… peradventure1584 An adventure. rare. expedience1598 That which requires speed; an enterprise, expedition. Obsolete. |
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