B2 adjective ニュートラル

brave

/breɪv/

To be brave is to possess or display the mental and moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty without retreating. It describes both physical courage in the face of peril and moral courage when standing up for one's principles despite potential negative consequences.

例文

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1

It was very brave of her to admit her mistake in front of the whole class.

It was very courageous of her to admit her error before the entire group.

2

The firefighters were honored for their brave actions during the rescue operation.

The emergency responders received recognition for their courageous deeds during the mission.

3

You're brave wearing those bright yellow pants to a funeral!

You are daring to wear such vibrant clothing to a somber event.

語族

名詞
bravery
Verb
brave
副詞
bravely
形容詞
brave
関連
bravado
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'B' in Brave standing for 'Boldness'. Also, remember that a 'Bravo!' is what you shout when someone does something brave.

クイックテスト

Despite her internal fear, she decided to be ___ and speak up against the unfair policy.

正解!

正解は: brave

例文

1

It was very brave of her to admit her mistake in front of the whole class.

everyday

It was very courageous of her to admit her error before the entire group.

2

The firefighters were honored for their brave actions during the rescue operation.

formal

The emergency responders received recognition for their courageous deeds during the mission.

3

You're brave wearing those bright yellow pants to a funeral!

informal

You are daring to wear such vibrant clothing to a somber event.

4

Historical analysis suggests that brave dissenters played a crucial role in shifting public policy.

academic

Academic research indicates that courageous individuals who disagreed were vital in changing laws.

5

The board made a brave decision to invest in renewable energy long before it was profitable.

business

The directors made a bold choice to fund green energy before it saw financial returns.

語族

名詞
bravery
Verb
brave
副詞
bravely
形容詞
brave
関連
bravado

よく使う組み合わせ

put on a brave face to pretend to be happy or confident when you are suffering
a brave attempt an effort to do something difficult that may not succeed
brave the elements to go out despite very bad weather
a brave decision a choice that involves significant risk or opposition
brave soldier a person in the military who shows great courage

よく使うフレーズ

fortune favors the brave

successful people are often those who take risks

brave new world

a new period in history or a new situation that is expected to be good but may be threatening

the home of the brave

a poetic reference to the United States (from the national anthem)

よく混同される語

brave vs confident

Bravery involves acting despite fear, while confidence is the belief that you will succeed.

brave vs fearless

Fearless implies a total lack of fear, whereas brave implies feeling fear but overcoming it.

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使い方のコツ

While 'brave' often describes physical acts, in academic and professional contexts, it is frequently used to describe intellectual or moral courage, such as challenging a status quo.

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よくある間違い

Learners sometimes use 'brave' as a noun (e.g., 'He has a lot of brave') instead of the correct noun form 'bravery'.

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覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'B' in Brave standing for 'Boldness'. Also, remember that a 'Bravo!' is what you shout when someone does something brave.

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語源

From Middle French 'brave', originally meaning splendid or gaudy, and later evolving to mean courageous via the Italian 'bravo'.

文法パターン

used as an adjective before a noun used as a predicative adjective after a verb (e.g., 'be brave') followed by an infinitive (e.g., 'it was brave to say that')
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文化的な背景

In many cultures, bravery is a core virtue associated with heroism and self-sacrifice for the greater good.

クイックテスト

Despite her internal fear, she decided to be ___ and speak up against the unfair policy.

正解!

正解は: brave

関連単語

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

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