hero
/ˈhɪərəʊ/ · /ˈhɪroʊ/
CEFR level B1Topic SocietyWord #1878 in the learning path
英雄；受敬佩的人
Definitions
n. someone admired for courage, achievements, or good actions
英雄；受敬佩的人
n. the main male character in a story
男主角；男主人公
Example
The firefighter became a local hero after the rescue.
那次救援后，这位消防员成了当地的英雄。
Films often portray the hero as an exceptional individual, although real social progress usually requires collective effort.
电影常把主人公塑造成非凡的个人，然而真正的社会进步通常需要集体努力。
Collocations
- national hero
- local hero
- unsung hero
- action hero
Word family
- heroic (adj.)
- heroism (n.)
- heroine (n.)
Usage tip
复数为heroes；故事中的hero不一定品德高尚。
FAQ
- What does hero mean?
- someone admired for courage, achievements, or good actions the main male character in a story
- How is hero pronounced?
- UK /ˈhɪərəʊ/, US /ˈhɪroʊ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
