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单词 derring-do
释义 der·ring-do
\|deriŋ|dü, -rēŋ-\ noun
(plural derrings-do)
Etymology: alteration of Middle English dorring don, durring don daring to do (taken as a noun), from present participle of dorren, durren to dare + don to do — more at dare, do
1. : daring action : daring, courage, bravery
 < the first airmail flight — a deed of derring-do by an army pilot — Time >
2. : bravado
 < the days of derring-do when swords flashed in rescue of beautiful highborn maidens — J.D.Hart >
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