heroic
/hɪˈrəʊɪk/ · /hɪˈroʊɪk/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6202 in the learning path
英勇的；英雄般的
Definitions
adj. Showing great courage, especially when helping others
英勇的；英雄般的
adj. Involving extraordinary effort or determination
极其艰巨的；奋力的
Example
The firefighter made a heroic rescue from the flooded house.
那名消防员英勇地从被淹的房屋中救出了人。
Although heroic individuals deserve recognition, effective disaster management depends on well-trained teams and reliable infrastructure.
虽然英勇的个人值得表彰，但有效的灾害管理依赖训练有素的团队和可靠的基础设施。
Collocations
- heroic act
- heroic rescue
- heroic effort
Word family
- hero (n.)
- heroism (n.)
- heroically (adv.)
Synonyms
- brave
- courageous
Antonyms
- cowardly
Usage tip
heroic effort强调付出极大努力，不一定涉及危险。
FAQ
- What does heroic mean?
- Showing great courage, especially when helping others Involving extraordinary effort or determination
- How is heroic pronounced?
- UK /hɪˈrəʊɪk/, US /hɪˈroʊɪk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
