B2 adjective 中性

boldness

/ˈboʊldnəs/

The quality of being confident and willing to take risks, or the ability to speak and act without fear of consequences or social norms. It often describes an impressive or daring approach to a task, problem, or artistic expression.

例句

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1

I admired her boldness in asking for a promotion after only six months at the company.

I admired her courage and confidence in requesting a higher position early on.

2

The explorer's boldness led to the discovery of uncharted territories in the deep ocean.

The explorer's daring nature resulted in finding previously unknown regions.

3

I can't believe the boldness of that guy, eating my fries right in front of me!

I am shocked by the audacity of that person taking my food without permission.

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 a BOLD font in a document. It stands out, it is thicker than the rest, and it demands your attention immediately—just like a person with boldness.

快速测验

The young entrepreneur's ______ in challenging the industry giants was praised by investors.

正确!

正确答案是: boldness

例句

1

I admired her boldness in asking for a promotion after only six months at the company.

everyday

I admired her courage and confidence in requesting a higher position early on.

2

The explorer's boldness led to the discovery of uncharted territories in the deep ocean.

formal

The explorer's daring nature resulted in finding previously unknown regions.

3

I can't believe the boldness of that guy, eating my fries right in front of me!

informal

I am shocked by the audacity of that person taking my food without permission.

4

The boldness of the hypothesis challenged long-standing theories in the field of physics.

academic

The daring nature of the theory questioned established scientific beliefs.

5

The company's boldness in pivoting to a digital-first strategy saved them from bankruptcy.

business

The firm's risk-taking approach to changing their business model ensured their survival.

词族

名词
boldness
Verb
embolden
副词
boldly
形容词
bold
相关
boldface

常见搭配

sheer boldness complete and absolute daring
admire someone's boldness to respect someone's courage
the boldness to dream the courage to imagine great things
remarkable boldness extraordinary confidence
lack the boldness to not have enough courage to act

常用短语

Fortune favors the bold

Success comes to those who take risks.

As bold as brass

Extremely confident or impudent.

Take a bold step

To make a significant and daring move.

容易混淆的词

boldness vs baldness

Baldness refers to the state of having no hair on the head, while boldness refers to being brave.

boldness vs arrogance

Boldness is usually seen as a positive trait of courage, while arrogance is negative, implying one feels superior to others.

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使用说明

Boldness is often used in professional and creative contexts to describe 'disruptive' or innovative thinking. It can occasionally have a negative nuance if it implies a lack of respect (synonymous with 'nerve' or 'cheek').

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常见错误

Learners sometimes use the adjective 'bold' when they need the noun 'boldness' in a subject or object position. Be careful not to confuse it with 'bravery', which is specifically about facing danger.

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记忆技巧

Think of a BOLD font in a document. It stands out, it is thicker than the rest, and it demands your attention immediately—just like a person with boldness.

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词源

From Middle English 'bold,' originating from Old English 'beald,' meaning brave, confident, or strong.

语法模式

uncountable noun often followed by 'to + infinitive' often used with the preposition 'in'
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文化背景

In Western startup culture, boldness is highly valued as a prerequisite for innovation and 'moving fast and breaking things.'

快速测验

The young entrepreneur's ______ in challenging the industry giants was praised by investors.

正确!

正确答案是: boldness

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