| 单词 | heroism |
| 释义 | heroism (once / 930 pages) n When you think of heroism, you might think of great acts of bravery, such as rushing into burning buildings and facing danger in battle. Heroism consists of putting others first, even at your own peril. The noun heroism comes from the Greek hērōs, which referred to a demigod. As someone who shows great courage and valor is referred to as a hero, their actions are considered to be acts of heroism. 19th Century lawyer Robert Green Ingersoll said it well: “When the will defies fear, when duty throws the gauntlet down to fate, when honor scorns to compromise with death — that is heroism.” WORD FAMILYheroism: heroisms+/antihero: antiheroes/hero: antihero, heroes, heroic, heroical, heroism, heros/heroic: heroically, heroicly, heroics USAGE EXAMPLESRoberts focuses simply on the events of the first day, and perfectly captures the tragedy and heroism of this terrible moment in our history. The Guardian(Dec 31, 2016) It was an act of heroism, caught on camera. Seattle Times(Dec 29, 2016) In easy times, we grow slack; this will require us each to find our capacity for heroism. The Guardian(Dec 29, 2016) n the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle) he showed great heroism in battle Syn|Hyper gallantry, valiance, valiancy, valor, valorousness, valour braveness, bravery, courage, courageousness a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear |
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