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brave

/breɪv/

CEFR level B1Topic EmotionWord #2735 in the learning path

勇敢的

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Definitions

adj. Willing to face danger or difficulty despite feeling afraid.

勇敢的

v. To face something dangerous or unpleasant with courage.

勇敢面对;冒着

Example

You were brave to speak in front of everyone.

你敢在大家面前发言,真勇敢。

It takes brave leadership to introduce necessary environmental reforms when powerful groups strongly oppose them.

当强势群体激烈反对时,推行必要的环境改革需要勇敢的领导力。

Collocations

  • a brave decision
  • brave enough to
  • brave the cold

Word family

  • bravery (n.)
  • bravely (adv.)

Synonyms

  • courageous
  • courageous

Antonyms

  • cowardly

Usage tip

brave并非毫不害怕,而是害怕仍敢面对。

FAQ

What does brave mean?
Willing to face danger or difficulty despite feeling afraid. To face something dangerous or unpleasant with courage.
How is brave pronounced?
UK /breɪv/, US /breɪv/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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