bravery
英 ['breɪv(ə)rɪ]
美['brevəri]
- n. 勇敢；勇气
- n. (Bravery)人名；(英)布雷弗里；(法)布拉韦里
词态变化
复数: braveries;副词: bravely;形容词: brave;
英英释意
- 1. a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger of pain without showing fear
- 2. feeling no fear
英文词源
- bravery (n.)
- 1540s, "daring, defiance, boasting," from French braverie, from braver "to brave" (see brave) or else from cognate Italian braveria, from bravare.
No Man is an Atheist, however he pretend it and serve the Company with his Braveries. [Donne, 1631]
As a good quality, attested from 1580s. Meaning "fine clothes" is from 1560s and holds the older sense.
同义词辨析
courage, bravery, backbone, nerve
这些名词都可表示"勇气，胆量"之意。
courage： 普通用词。指面对危险或困难时无所畏惧的精神和敢于奋斗的进取心。
bravery： 指在危险中表现出的无所畏惧精神或在逆境中仍能坚持下去的毅力。
backbone： 指性格倔强，意志坚定，有骨气，有顽强的决心去做某事。
nerve： 侧重指面临危险或在冒险的情况下具有冷静、清醒的头脑和坚定无畏的勇气。
考试真题
- The school is going to send Harvold on a weekend trip to dublin with a friend, thanking him for his bravery.
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实用场景例句
- He deserves the highest praise for his bravery.
- 他的英勇行为应该获得最高的赞誉。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- Israel has sinned; they have violated my covenant, which I commanded them to keep.
- 以色列人犯了罪, 违背了我所吩咐他们的约, 取了当灭的物.
期刊摘选
- He was conspicuous for his bravery.
- 他因骁勇而出名.
《现代英汉综合大词典》
- The medical corps were cited for bravery in combat.
- 医疗队由于在战场上的英勇表现而受嘉奖.
《简明英汉词典》
- We applauded him for his bravery.
- 我们称赞他的勇敢.
《现代英汉综合大词典》
- The captain's example incited the men to bravery.
- 船长的榜样激发了水手们的勇敢精神.
《简明英汉词典》
- He received a posthumous award for bravery.
- 他表现勇敢,死后受到了嘉奖.
《简明英汉词典》
- The war hero received many medals for bravery.
- 战斗英雄获得许多勇敢勋章.
《现代英汉综合大词典》
- The corporal was cited for bravery in battle.
- 那位下士因作战英勇而受到嘉奖.
《现代汉英综合大词典》
- He is unrivaled in bravery.
- 他英勇无比.
《现代英汉综合大词典》
- These soldiers were decorated for bravery.
- 这些士兵因英勇而受奖.
《简明英汉词典》
- He was decorated for bravery.
- 他获颁发英勇勋章.
《简明英汉词典》
- The soldier was mentioned in a report for his bravery.
- 这个战士的勇敢行为被记载在报告书里.
《现代英汉综合大词典》
- A division of soldiers who won honour for their bravery in the last war will march past during this afternoon's ceremony.
- 在上次战斗中因表现勇敢获得荣誉的一个师,将在今日下午的典礼上列队行进接受检阅.
《简明英汉词典》
- The soldiers showed admirable bravery.
- 士兵们表现出了令人钦佩的勇敢.
《简明英汉词典》
- A division of officers and soldiers who won honor for their bravery in the last war will march past during this afternoon's ceremony.
- 在上次战争中,因英勇无畏而赢得了荣誉的一师官兵将在今天下午的典礼上整齐地通过主席台.
《简明英汉词典》
- He received a medal in reward for his bravery.
- 他因勇敢获得一枚奖章.
《简明英汉词典》
- He gave an example of bravery and wisdom.
- 他是个智勇双全的典型.
《现代汉英综合大词典》
- The story tells of the bravery of a little girl.
- 这个故事讲的是一个小女孩的勇敢.
《简明英汉词典》
- His bravery incited the soldiers to fight continuously.
- 他的勇敢激励士兵们继续战斗下去.
《现代英汉综合大词典》
- Your bravery has never been disputed.
- 没有人怀疑过你的勇敢.
《现代英汉综合大词典》
- The girls are wearing their Sunday bravery.
- 姑娘们都穿上她们星期天穿的华丽衣服.
《现代英汉综合大词典》
- The judge praised the firefighters for their bravery and devotion to duty.
- 法官赞扬消防人员的勇气和敬业精神.
《简明英汉词典》
- The story of the bravery of William Tell and his son quickly got round, throughout Switzerland.
- 威廉·泰尔和他儿子的勇敢的故事很快就传遍了全瑞士.
《简明英汉词典》
- a commendation for bravery
- 因勇敢而受到的嘉奖
《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》
- a posthumous award for bravery
- 死后荣膺的英勇奖
《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》
- She'd need all her strength and bravery to cope with what lay in store.
- 她需要所有的力量与勇气去应付将会出现的问题。
柯林斯例句
- We're looking for people of all ages who have performed outstanding acts of bravery, kindness or courage.
- 我们正在寻找那些见义勇为、乐于助人、勇气可嘉的人，年龄不限。
柯林斯例句
- He was decorated for bravery in battle.
- 他因为作战英勇而被授予奖章。
柯林斯例句