B2 adjective 中性

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.

例句

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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.

词族

名词
boldness
Verb
embolden
副词
boldly
形容词
bold
相关
boldface
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记忆技巧

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.

快速测验

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

正确!

正确答案是: boldly

例句

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.

词族

名词
boldness
Verb
embolden
副词
boldly
形容词
bold
相关
boldface

常见搭配

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

常用短语

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

容易混淆的词

boldly vs baldly

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

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使用说明

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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常见错误

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.

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记忆技巧

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.

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词源

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

语法模式

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).
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文化背景

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

快速测验

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

正确!

正确答案是: boldly

相关词

ozone

B2

Ozone is a colorless gas found in the upper atmosphere that protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation. It is also produced at ground level as a pollutant when sunlight reacts with industrial emissions.

layer

B2

A layer is a single thickness, sheet, or level of a material that covers a surface or is placed between other things. It can refer to physical substances like paint and geological strata, or abstract levels of complexity and meaning.

around

C2

As an adverb at a C2 level, it denotes presence, availability, or existence within a specific vicinity or context. It is also used to indicate approximate values or to describe movement or positioning that encircles a point or lacks a specific direction.

climate

B2

Climate refers to the long-term patterns of weather conditions, such as temperature and rainfall, in a particular region over many years. It can also describe the prevailing mood, conditions, or social atmosphere of a specific time or place.

immune

B2

Immune describes the state of being protected from a specific disease, typically through vaccination or prior exposure. It can also figuratively refer to being unaffected by something negative, such as criticism, or being exempt from certain duties or legal consequences.

virus

B2

A submicroscopic infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of an organism, often causing disease. In technology, it refers to a piece of malicious code that replicates itself to damage or disrupt a computer system.

species

B2

A species is a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding. It is the basic unit of biological classification and taxonomic rank in the hierarchy of living things.

business

B2

Used as an attributive adjective to describe things related to professional commerce, trade, or work activities. It distinguishes professional matters from personal, social, or recreational ones.

contract

C1

A formal and legally binding agreement between two or more parties that establishes mutual obligations. In academic and legal contexts, it refers to the specific terms, conditions, and enforcement mechanisms that govern a transaction or relationship.

bonus

B2

A bonus is an extra amount of money, credit, or benefit added to what is expected or required. It is typically given as a reward for good performance or as an incentive to encourage future effort.

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