adventurous

 Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++ad·ven·tur·ous /ədˈventʃərəs/ ●○○ adjective  1  BRAVEnot afraid of taking risks or trying new things 大胆创新的 Andy isn’t a very adventurous cook. 安迪不是一个敢于大胆创新的厨师。► see thesaurus at brave2. (also adventuresome American English)BRAVE eager to go to new places and do exciting or dangerous things 喜欢冒险的，有冒险精神的

Examples from the Corpus

adventurous• She was naturally adventurous and loved the wild landscape of Colombia with all its beauty and danger.• Le Corbusier was the most adventurous architect of modern times, always experimenting with new forms and structures.• Here, adventurous artists are encouraged.• A gourmet meal does await the adventurous at nearby Keystone Resort.• When it comes to shops, the most adventurous he gets is a visit to Marks and Spencer.• And they will be cheering you on-as we all do to those more adventurous people we know.• Where are the adventurous programmes, the innovation, the unusual?• The higher slopes are for the more adventurous skier.• adventurous travelers• I'm not very adventurous when it comes to trying new food.• Pleats create a weird-looking smock effect, appealing to the adventurous with a touch of fashion victim in them.• There simply aren't any adventurous women in Herefordshire.

ad·ven·tur·ous adjectiveChineseSyllable  

of taking or not new risks afraid trying Corpus

adventurous
ad‧ven‧tur‧ous /ədˈventʃərəs/ adjective
1. not afraid of taking risks or trying new things:
    Andy isn’t a very adventurous cook.
2. (also adventuresome American English) eager to go to new places and do exciting or dangerous things
     

THESAURUS

   ▪ brave showing that you are not afraid to do things that other people find dangerous or difficult: I think he was incredibly brave to do a parachute jump. | a brave attempt to change the system
   ▪ courageous /kəˈreɪdʒəs/ especially written very brave – used especially about someone fighting for what they believe in, or fighting against a disease: a courageous speech | her courageous fight against cancer
   ▪ daring brave and willing to take a lot of risks: a daring escape from a prison camp | a daring fighter pilot | a daring thing to do
   ▪ bold willing to make difficult decisions or say what you think, even though it may involve risks: It was a bold move to set up his own company. | She was very bold in criticizing the leadership.
   ▪ intrepid written willing to do dangerous things or go to dangerous places: an intrepid traveller | We sent our intrepid reporter to find out what is happening.
   ▪ adventurous used about someone who enjoys going to new places and doing new, possibly dangerous, things: More adventurous visitors can go skiing or snowboarding.
   ▪ fearless not afraid of anything or anyone: a fearless campaigner for human rights
   ▪ heroic very brave and admired by many people: heroic rescuers | Despite heroic efforts to save him, he died.
   ▪ plucky brave and determined – often used in newspapers: Plucky Megan, aged 10, has beaten cancer twice.

ad·ven·tur·ousBrE /ədˈventʃərəs/ 🔊NAmE /ədˈventʃərəs/ 🔊 adjective (NAmE also ad·ven·ture·some) (of a person 人) willing to take risks and try new ideas; enjoying being in new, exciting situations 有冒险精神的；大胆开拓的◆For the more adventurous tourists, there are trips into the mountains with a local guide. 对更愿猎奇探险的旅游者，有本地向导带领进山游览。🔊🔊◆Many teachers would like to be more adventurous and creative. 许多教师愿意更加进取，更富创造性。🔊🔊including new and interesting things, methods and ideas （指事物、方法、思想）新奇的◆The menu contained traditional favourites as well as more adventurous dishes. 这份菜单有受欢迎的传统菜，也有较为新奇的菜肴。🔊🔊full of new, exciting or dangerous experiences 充满新鲜事物的；刺激不断的；惊险的◆an adventurous trip/lifestyle 惊险的旅行；充满刺激的生活方式 OPP unadventurous ▸ ad·ven·tur·ous·ly BrE /ədˈventʃərəsli/ 🔊NAmE /ədˈventʃərəsli/ 🔊 adverb