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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