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intrepid

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 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
Examples from the Corpus
intrepidIntrepid 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
intrepid /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
   SYN  brave:
    intrepid explorers
     
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.


in·trepidBrE /ɪnˈtrepɪd/ 🔊NAmE /ɪnˈtrepɪd/ 🔊 adjective (formal, often humorous) very brave; not afraid of danger or difficulties 勇敢的;无畏的 SYN fearless an intrepid explorer勇敢的探险家