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heroic adj.
⇨ brave (a heroic figure) ⇨ determined 2 (a heroic struggle) brave adjective ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ bold 另见bold条brave ♦︎ courageous ♦︎ heroic ♦︎ gallant ♦︎ fearless ♦︎ gutsyThese words all describe sb who is willing to do difficult or dangerous things. 这些词均表示人勇敢的、无畏的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a brave / courageous / heroic / gallant attempt / effort / action / resistance / struggle◆a brave / courageous decision◆brave / heroic deeds◆a brave / courageous / gallant / fearless soldier◆a brave / fearless warrior■ brave (of a person) willing to do things which are difficult, dangerous or painful; (of an action) showing no fear of doing sth difficult, dangerous or painful （人）勇敢的；（行为）英勇的，无惧的◆Be brave!勇敢一些！◆I wasn't brave enough to tell her what I thought of her.我当时没有勇气告诉她我对她的看法。◆She died after a brave fight against cancer.她在同癌症进行顽强的搏斗后死去了。◆I had to put on a brave face and try to show him that I wasn't worried.我不得不装出若无其事的样子，在他面前尽量不露出愁容。OPP cowardly ⇨ coward see also bravery ⇨ courage ▸ bravely adverb ◆Though they fought bravely, they were no match for the trained mercenaries.尽管他们作战英勇，但还是打不过训练有素的雇佣兵。■ courageous / /kəˈreɪdʒəs/ / willing to face danger, pain or opposition, especially when doing sth that you believe to be right 勇敢的，无畏的（尤指认为所做之事正确时）◆I think he made a very courageous decision to resign.我认为他决定辞职很有勇气。◆I hope people will be courageous enough to speak out against this injustice.我希望人们能大胆说出来，反对这种不公。 see also courage ⇨ courage ■ heroic / /həˈrəʊɪk; NAmE həˈroʊɪk/ showing extreme courage and admired by many people 英勇的；英雄的◆She is a heroic figure we can all look up to.她是我们都会敬仰的英雄人物。◆Rescuers made heroic efforts to save the crew.救援人员不畏艰险，努力营救全体船员。 see also heroism ⇨ courage ▸ heroically adverb ■ gallant /ˈgælənt/ / (old-fashioned or literary) brave, especially in war or a very difficult situation （尤指在战争或困境中）勇敢的，英勇的◆Our gallant soldiers have had to endure many hardships in the field.我们英勇的战士在战场上必须忍受很多磨难。◆She made a gallant attempt to hide her tears.她强掩泪水。▸ gallantly adverb ■ fearless (written) not afraid, in a way that people admire 不怕的；无畏的；大胆的◆He was known as a powerful king and a fearless warrior.他是公认的强有力的国王和无畏的武士。◆She was fearless and full of energy.她勇敢无畏，充满活力。 OPP fearful ⇨ afraid ■ gutsy / /ˈgʌtsi/ / (informal) showing strength, courage and determination 坚毅勇敢的◆Her gutsy performance in the game impressed everyone, even her teammates.她在比赛中勇猛顽强的表现打动了每个人，甚至是她的队友。 see also guts ⇨ courage determined2 adjective determined to succeed 决心取得成功determined opposition 坚决的反对determined ♦︎ persistent ♦︎ heroic ♦︎ resolute ♦︎ single-minded ♦︎ dogged ♦︎ tenaciousThese words all describe people and actions having a clear and definite purpose, and continuing to do sth even when it is difficult. 这些词均表示人或行为目的明确的、坚定不移的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆determined / persistent / resolute / single-minded / tenacious in sth◆determined / resolute / single-minded about sth◆determined / persistent / heroic / resolute opposition to sth◆a determined / persistent / heroic struggle / effort / attempt◆determined / persistent / resolute action◆a determined / heroic / resolute stand◆determined / heroic / dogged resistance◆heroic / resolute / single-minded / dogged determination◆a heroic / resolute / dogged / tenacious defence of sth◆a determined / persistent / resolute / tenacious man / woman■ determined showing that you want to do sth very much and trying hard not to let anyone or any difficulties stop you 坚定的；坚决的；坚毅的◆The proposal had perished in the face of determined opposition.这项建议因遭到坚决反对而被放弃。◆She's a very determined young woman.她是个非常坚毅的年轻女子。■ persistent / /pəˈsɪstənt; NAmE pərˈsɪstənt/ (rather formal) continuing to do sth in spite of difficulties, especially when other people are against you and think that you are being annoying or unreasonable 执著的，坚持不懈的（尤指遭到他人反对和误解时）◆She can be very persistent when she wants something.她想要得到什么东西时会非常执著。◆He introduced a plan for dealing with persistent offenders (= people who continue to commit crimes after they have been caught and punished).他提出了一个对付惯犯的计划。 see also persist ⇨ persist ▸ persistently adverb ◆They have persistently denied claims of illegal dealing.他们一再否认进行非法交易的说法。■ heroic /həˈrəʊɪk; NAmE həˈroʊɪk/ (approving) showing great determination to succeed or to achieve sth, especially sth difficult 有必胜决心的；不畏艰难的◆We watched our team's heroic struggle to win back the cup.我们目睹了我们队为赢回奖杯所作的不懈努力。■ resolute /ˈrezəluːt/ / (rather formal) having or showing great determination to keep to a plan or decision that you have made （对计划或决定）贯彻执行的，坚定不移的◆She became even more resolute in her opposition to the plan.她更加坚决地反对那个计划。◆Her voice sounded calm and resolute.她的声音听起来平静而坚定。OPP irresolute ⓘ Someone who is irresolute is unable to decide what to do. * irresolute指人遇事犹豫不决。▸ resolutely adverb ◆They remain resolutely opposed to the idea.他们仍然坚决反对这种观点。■ ˌsingle-ˈminded (sometimes disapproving) only thinking about one particular aim or goal because you are determined to achieve sth 一心一意的；死脑筋的◆She is very single-minded about her career.她一心专注于自己的事业。◆He spent his life in the single-minded pursuit of wealth and power.他毕生一心追逐财富和权力。ⓘ Single-minded can suggest that the person does not care about what other people think. * single-minded可暗指人行事不在乎别人怎么想。▸ single-mindedly adverb ◆They devoted themselves single-mindedly to making money.他们一门心思只想着赚钱。■ dogged / /ˈdɒgɪd; NAmE ˈdɔːgɪd/ [usually before noun] (usually approving) showing determination; not giving up easily 顽强的；坚持不懈的◆His success is down to sheer dogged persistence.他的成功是靠顽强毅力取得的。◆Despite their dogged defence of the city, the enemy was too strong for them.尽管他们严防死守那座城，可对他们来说敌人的力量太强大了。ⓘ Dogged is usually used to describe positive qualities in people, especially determination, persistence and perseverance. * dogged通常用于形容人的优良品质，尤与determination、persistence和perseverance搭配。▸ doggedly adverb ◆Although the men fought doggedly on, a sense of hopeless despair engulfed them.虽然那些士兵仍在顽强战斗，但是他们已经陷入深深的绝望之中。■ tenacious /təˈneɪʃəs/ / (rather formal, written) that does not stop holding sth or give sth up easily 紧握的；不松手的；坚持的◆He paused, without releasing his tenacious grip.他停顿了一下，但是没有松开紧握的手。◆The party has kept its tenacious hold on power for more than twenty years.该政党大权紧握已经二十多年。ⓘ Collocates of tenacious include grip and hold in both literal and figurative meanings, and defence. * tenacious的搭配词包括grip和hold的字面和比喻意义以及defence。▸ tenaciously adverb ◆Though seriously ill, he still clings tenaciously to life.他虽然病情严重，但仍然顽强地活着。 |