| 单词 | courage |
| 释义 | courage /kerr"ij, kur"-/, n. 1. the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, etc., without fear; bravery. 2. Obs. the heart as the source of emotion. 3. have the courage of one's convictions, to act in accordance with one's beliefs, esp. in spite of criticism. [1250-1300; ME corage < OF, equiv. to cuer heart ( < L cor; see HEART) + -age -AGE] Syn. 1. fearlessness, dauntlessness, intrepidity, pluck, spirit. COURAGE, BRAVERY, VALOR, BRAVADO refer to qualities of spirit and conduct. COURAGE permits one to face extreme dangers and difficulties without fear: to take (or lose) courage. BRAVERY implies true courage with daring and an intrepid boldness: bravery in a battle. VALOR implies heroic courage: valor in fighting for the right. BRAVADO is now usually a boastful and ostentatious pretense of courage or bravery: empty bravado. Ant. 1. cowardice. |
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