| 单词 | dare |
| 释义 | dare v. & n. --vtr. (3rd sing. present usu. dare before an expressed or implied infinitive without to) 1. (foll. by infin. with or without to) venture (to); have the courage or impudence (to) (dare he do it?; if they dare to come; how dare you?; I dare not speak; I do not dare to jump). 2. (usu. foll. by to + infin.) defy or challenge (a person) (I dare you to own up). 3. literary attempt; take the risk of (dare all things; dared their anger). --n 1. an act of daring. 2. a challenge, esp. to prove courage. Phrases and idioms I dare say 1. (often foll. by that + clause) it is probable. 2. probably; I grant that much (I dare say, but you are still wrong). Derivatives darer n. Etymology: OE durran with Gmc cognates: cf. Skr. dhrsh, Gk tharseo be bold |
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