| 单词 | brave |
| 释义 | brave —brave /breɪv/ adjective ► B1 showing no fear of dangerous or difficult things: » a brave soldier» It was a brave decision to quit her job and start her own business.» She was very brave to learn to ski at 50.» Of the three organizations criticized, only one was brave enough to face the press.» Richards has made a brave attempt to answer his critics.» This action will cause problems, despite the bank's brave talk/words about carrying on as if nothing had happened.Thesaurus+: ↑Brave and courageousbravely /ˈbreɪv.li/ adverb► B1» She faced the consequences bravely.Thesaurus+: ↑Brave and courageous • • • Extra Examples:» The four soldiers are to receive citations from the president for their brave actions.» Sailing the Atlantic in such a tiny boat wasn't so much brave as foolhardy.» Nelson Mandela is revered for his brave fight against apartheid.» It is a brave person who will die for their beliefs.» Let us make sure that these brave men did not die for nothing.noun [C] OLD-FASHIONED ► F0 a young Native American warrior (= fighting man). This word is usually considered offensive.Thesaurus+: ↑Soldiers in the pastverb [T] ↑Verb Endings for brave ► F0 to deal with an unpleasant or difficult situation: » Shall we brave the snow and go for a walk (= go for a walk although it is snowing)?» LITERARY She braved the wrath of her parents by refusing to marry the man they had chosen.Thesaurus+: ↑Brave and courageous |
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