B2 adjective 중립

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.

예시

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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.

어휘 가족

명사
bravery
Verb
brave
부사
bravely
형용사
brave
관련
bravado
💡

암기 팁

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: brave

예시

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.

어휘 가족

명사
bravery
Verb
brave
부사
bravely
형용사
brave
관련
bravado

자주 쓰는 조합

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

자주 쓰는 구문

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)

자주 혼동되는 단어

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.

📝

사용 참고사항

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.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

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

💡

암기 팁

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

📖

어원

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

문법 패턴

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')
🌍

문화적 맥락

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: brave

관련 단어

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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