brave
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
3 / 5It 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.
The firefighters were honored for their brave actions during the rescue operation.
The emergency responders received recognition for their courageous deeds during the mission.
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
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
It was very brave of her to admit her mistake in front of the whole class.
everydayIt was very courageous of her to admit her error before the entire group.
The firefighters were honored for their brave actions during the rescue operation.
formalThe emergency responders received recognition for their courageous deeds during the mission.
You're brave wearing those bright yellow pants to a funeral!
informalYou are daring to wear such vibrant clothing to a somber event.
Historical analysis suggests that brave dissenters played a crucial role in shifting public policy.
academicAcademic research indicates that courageous individuals who disagreed were vital in changing laws.
The board made a brave decision to invest in renewable energy long before it was profitable.
businessThe directors made a bold choice to fund green energy before it saw financial returns.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
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
Bravery involves acting despite fear, while confidence is the belief that you will succeed.
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
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
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