brave[breiv] adj 勇敢的

brave 是形容词,在高中阶段,只要求掌握它的形容词形式。它即可以做定语也可以做表语。

做表语:

I think it was very brave of him to tough it out.

我认为他坚持到底非常勇敢。

做定语:

brave men and women

英勇无畏的男女

brave 还可以做名词,表示勇士,美洲印第安武士

英文解释:A brave is a young Native American man, especially one who is good at fighting.

brave 还可以做及物动词:vt 勇敢面对,不怕,不顾:

Thousands have braved icy rain to demonstrate their support.

数千人在寒冷的天气中冒雨赶来以示他们的支持。

特殊固定用法:put a brave face on something 对某事强颜欢笑

The White House tried to put a brave face on the job figures.

白宫面对就业数字强颜欢笑。

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