B2 adjective 중립

boldly

/ˈboʊldli/

To perform an action in a brave, confident, or daring manner, often showing a lack of fear or hesitation. It describes behavior that is noticeable, striking, and assertive, frequently involving a willingness to take risks or challenge conventions.

예시

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1

She boldly asked for a seat at the crowded table, surprising everyone with her confidence.

She confidently asked for a seat at the crowded table, surprising everyone with her confidence.

2

The committee boldly proposed a complete restructuring of the department to improve efficiency.

The committee courageously proposed a complete restructuring of the department to improve efficiency.

3

He boldly went up to the celebrity and asked for a selfie during dinner.

He gutsily went up to the celebrity and asked for a selfie during dinner.

어휘 가족

명사
boldness
Verb
embolden
부사
boldly
형용사
bold
관련
boldface
💡

암기 팁

Think of the 'B' (Bold) button in text editors; it makes text stand out and look strong, just as acting boldly makes a person stand out.

빠른 퀴즈

The young entrepreneur ____ approached the investors with his unconventional idea.

정답!

정답은: boldly

예시

1

She boldly asked for a seat at the crowded table, surprising everyone with her confidence.

everyday

She confidently asked for a seat at the crowded table, surprising everyone with her confidence.

2

The committee boldly proposed a complete restructuring of the department to improve efficiency.

formal

The committee courageously proposed a complete restructuring of the department to improve efficiency.

3

He boldly went up to the celebrity and asked for a selfie during dinner.

informal

He gutsily went up to the celebrity and asked for a selfie during dinner.

4

The researcher boldly challenges the established theories of quantum physics in her latest paper.

academic

The researcher fearlessly challenges the established theories of quantum physics in her latest paper.

5

Our company must move boldly into the international market to survive the upcoming fiscal year.

business

Our company must decisively enter the international market to survive the upcoming fiscal year.

어휘 가족

명사
boldness
Verb
embolden
부사
boldly
형용사
bold
관련
boldface

자주 쓰는 조합

act boldly to take decisive and brave action
state boldly to say something with great confidence
move boldly to progress or advance in a daring way
speak boldly to talk in a direct and fearless manner
boldly claim to assert something strongly without hesitation

자주 쓰는 구문

to go boldly where no one has gone before

to explore new and unknown territories (popularized by Star Trek)

boldly stated

expressed in a clear and strong way

boldly colored

having very bright or striking colors

자주 혼동되는 단어

boldly vs baldly

Boldly means bravely/confidently, whereas baldly means plainly, bluntly, or without disguise/hair.

📝

사용 참고사항

Boldly is primarily used to modify verbs that involve communication or action. It suggests that the person acting is aware of the potential risks but chooses to proceed with high confidence anyway.

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자주 하는 실수

Learners sometimes use the adjective 'bold' when an adverb is required (e.g., 'He spoke bold' instead of 'He spoke boldly'). Also, be careful not to confuse it with 'baldly' in written reports.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the 'B' (Bold) button in text editors; it makes text stand out and look strong, just as acting boldly makes a person stand out.

📖

어원

Derived from the Old English word 'beald', which means brave, confident, or strong.

문법 패턴

Typically follows the verb it modifies (e.g., acted boldly). Can be placed at the beginning of a sentence for emphasis (e.g., Boldly, she stepped forward).
🌍

문화적 맥락

In many Western business environments, acting boldly is viewed as a positive leadership trait associated with innovation and growth.

빠른 퀴즈

The young entrepreneur ____ approached the investors with his unconventional idea.

정답!

정답은: boldly

관련 단어

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

people

A1

People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.

put

A1

To move something into a particular place or position. It is a fundamental verb used to describe the act of placing an object or setting a situation in a specific location.

mean

A1

To have a specific sense or significance, especially when explaining a word or sign. It can also describe a person's intention or the importance of something to someone.

keep

A1

To continue to have or hold something in your possession or at your disposal. It also means to remain in a specific state, condition, or position without changing.

begin

A1

To start doing something or for an event to happen for the first time. It is often used to describe the first point of a process or activity.

seem

A1

To give the impression of being something or having a particular quality based on what you see or hear. It is used to describe an appearance or feeling that may or may not be the actual truth.

help

A1

To make it easier for someone to do something by offering your services, resources, or support. It can involve physical effort, providing information, or giving money to assist a person or a cause.

talk

A1

To speak in order to give information or express ideas, feelings, or thoughts. It typically involves a conversation between two or more people or a person addressing an audience.

start

A1

To begin doing something or to cause something to happen for the first time. It is frequently used when talking about movements, journeys, or making a machine or engine begin to work.

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