heroine
/ˈherəʊɪn/ · /ˈheroʊɪn/
CEFR level B2Topic ArtsWord #5220 in the learning path
女主角
Definitions
n. the main female character in a story
女主角
n. a woman admired for courage or remarkable achievements
女英雄；杰出女性
Example
The heroine of this novel sails across the ocean.
这部小说的女主角驾船横渡大洋。
A confident heroine in children's literature can challenge stereotypes and broaden young readers' expectations.
儿童文学中自信的女主角能够挑战刻板印象，拓宽小读者对未来的期待。
Collocations
- the heroine of a novel
- a national heroine
- a tragic heroine
Word family
- hero (n.)
- heroic (adj.)
- heroism (n.)
Usage tip
与heroin（海洛因）同音，注意末尾的e。
FAQ
- What does heroine mean?
- the main female character in a story a woman admired for courage or remarkable achievements
- How is heroine pronounced?
- UK /ˈherəʊɪn/, US /ˈheroʊɪn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
