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daring

UK //ˈdeərɪŋ//US //ˈderɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'daring',与古英语 'durran'(敢)相关,最终源于原始日耳曼语词根,意为‘敢于’或‘冒险’。

adjective

❶ 形容人或行为勇敢大胆,敢于冒险或尝试新事物,常带有突破常规的意味。

“She made a daring escape from the kidnappers.”

(她大胆地从绑匪手中逃脱。)

“The climbers attempted a daring ascent of the icy peak.”

(登山者们尝试大胆攀登那座冰封的山峰。)

同义词:bold, adventurous, courageous

noun

❶ 指勇敢或冒险的行为特质,强调面对危险或未知时的胆量。

“The mission required both skill and daring.”

(这次任务既需要技巧也需要胆量。)

“Her daring impressed the judges during the competition.”

(她在比赛中的胆识给评委留下了深刻印象。)

同义词:bravery, fearlessness, audacity

常见短语

daring do — 指特别勇敢的行为,常用于形容英雄事迹或冒险故事中的壮举。

“The movie is full of daring do by the young spy.”

(这部电影充满了年轻间谍的英勇事迹。)