heroic
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++he·ro·ic /hɪˈrəʊɪk $ -ˈroʊ-/ ●○○ adjective 1 BRAVEADMIREextremely brave or determined, and admired by many people 英雄的，英勇的 SYN courageous her heroic efforts to save her family 她拯救家人的英勇行为 Lawrence’s heroic struggle against his destiny 劳伦斯与命运的勇敢抗争 She portrayed him as a heroic figure. 她把他描述为英雄人物。► see thesaurus at brave2. ALa heroic story, poem etc has a hero in it, usually from ancient legends （关于）英雄的〔一般为古代传说中的英雄〕3 on a heroic scale/of heroic proportions BIGvery large or great 大规模的/巨大的 a battle on a heroic scale 大规模的战争 —heroically /-kli/ adverb
Examples from the Corpus
heroic• One of their sons, whom I particularly envied for his heroic biceps, was named Eleven.• And perhaps their finest stroke was the casting of rapper Ice-T as a heroic, charismatic crack baron.• The wicked characters are imprisoned, and Wilkin is made a captain for his heroic deed in battle.• Soldiers made heroic efforts to get all the civilians out of the city.• Peter de la Billiere, will no longer be welcome at the table of the heroic fighting force he once led.• The film is a warm tribute to the heroic pilots of C Division.• Although the nationalists put up heroic resistance, the revolt was crushed in three days.• But few were ready to engage in heroic resistance to the last.• Amy Johnson is famous for her heroic solo flight from Britain to Australia in 1930.• It represents a heroic transcendence of the most powerful drives of men.heroic figure• Second, our victory in the Cold War has reduced the need to make our leaders into heroic figures.• Leapor portrays Edwy as a heroic figure and a good husband.• If the man is held up constantly as a heroic figure, excuses are made for him.• That man was scarcely a heroic figure, however genial and powerful in manpower, but never ambitious to lead.• That heroic figure never appears onscreen.• The Reich chapter, by contrast, draws us away from individual heroic figures towards collective creativity.• Other heroic figures which figure in the monthly ritual dances are equipped in the same way.he·ro·ic adjectiveChineseSyllable
people many admired by brave determined, Corpus and extremely or
heroic
he‧ro‧ic /hɪˈrəʊɪk $ -ˈroʊ-/
adjective
1. extremely brave or determined, and admired by many people
SYN courageous:
her heroic efforts to save her family
Lawrence’s heroic struggle against his destiny
She portrayed him as a heroic figure.
2. a heroic story, poem etc has a hero in it, usually from ancient legends
3. on a heroic scale/of heroic proportions very large or great:
a battle on a heroic scale
—heroically /-kli/ adverb
▪ 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.
he‧ro‧ic /hɪˈrəʊɪk $ -ˈroʊ-/
adjective1. extremely brave or determined, and admired by many people
SYN courageous:
2. a heroic story, poem etc has a hero in it, usually from ancient legends
3. on a heroic scale/of heroic proportions very large or great:
—heroically /-kli/ adverb
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