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foolhardy

UK //ˈfuːl.hɑː.di//US //ˈfuːl.hɑːr.di//

词源

源自中古英语 folhardi(13世纪),由 fool(傻瓜) + hardy(勇敢的)组合而成,字面意为“愚蠢的勇敢”。

adjective

❶ 形容人鲁莽冲动、不顾后果地冒险,带有明显的贬义,暗示缺乏判断力而非真正的勇敢。

“It was foolhardy to go hiking alone in the storm.”

(暴风雨中独自去徒步是极其鲁莽的。)

“His foolhardy attempt to cross the raging river nearly cost him his life.”

(他试图横渡湍急河流的鲁莽行为差点让他丧命。)

同义词:reckless, rash, daredevil, imprudent, heedless

常见短语

foolhardy bravery — 指看似勇敢实则愚蠢的行为,强调因缺乏考虑而导致的危险举动。

“His foolhardy bravery in confronting the gang alone earned him a hospital stay.”

(他独自对抗黑帮的愚勇行为让他在医院躺了很久。)