intrepid
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++in·trep·id /ɪnˈtrepɪd/ adjective BRAVEwilling to do dangerous things or go to dangerous places – often used humorously 无畏的,勇敢的〔常为幽默用法〕 SYN brave intrepid explorers 勇敢的探险家► see thesaurus at brave
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intrepid• Intrepid pioneers came to California by wagon train.Origin intrepid (1600-1700) Latin intrepidus, from trepidus “frightened and worried”in·trep·id adjectiveChineseSyllable
Corpus to dangerous do to or go things willing dangerous
intrepid
in‧trep‧id /ɪnˈtrepəd, ɪnˈtrepɪd/
adjective
SYN brave:
intrepid explorers
▪ 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.
in‧trep‧id /ɪnˈtrepəd, ɪnˈtrepɪd/
adjective Date: 1600-1700
Language: Latin
Origin: intrepidus, from trepidus 'frightened and worried'
willing to do dangerous things or go to dangerous places – often used humorously Language: Latin
Origin: intrepidus, from trepidus 'frightened and worried'
SYN brave:
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