| 释义 |
daring
I. adjective
Etymology: from present participle of dare (I)
1.
a. : ready, able, or prone to assume or face anything dangerous, risky, or arduous
< daring pioneers >
< daring acrobats >
b. : suggestive of, arising from, or prompted by boldness, fearlessness, or audacity
< a daring promise >
< a daring attempt >
2.
a. : deviating from or contrasting with the conventional or traditional : novel, striking
< a daring yacht designer >
< a daring intellect >
b. : attracting attention by being brazenly different or loudly unconventional
< a daring neckline >
< a daring exposé >
Synonyms: see adventurous
II. noun
(-s)
Etymology: from gerund of dare (I)
: the quality or state of being bold, courageous, or fearless
< small in body, he possessed tremendous energy and daring — E.K.Alden > |