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daring

/ˈderɪŋ/ American
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  • adj. 大胆的, 勇敢的
  • v. 敢于, 大胆做
Definition
  • adj. willing to take risks or do dangerous things
  • v. to have enough courage to do something risky or difficult
Example
The daring firefighter rushed into the burning building to help.
这位勇敢的消防员冲进燃烧的大楼里去救人。
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Synonyms & Differences 近义词辨析

Compared meaning: willing to take risks or do bold things (adjective).

比较义项:愿意冒险或做大胆的事(形容词)。

  • daring 本词

    Stresses physical bravery in a specific dangerous act; typically describes a person's courageous behavior rather than an abstract plan or idea.

    强调在具体危险行为中表现出的勇敢;通常形容人的勇敢行为,而不是抽象的计划或想法。

    The daring firefighter rushed into the burning building to help.

    这位勇敢的消防员冲进燃烧的大楼去救人。

  • adventurous

    Highlights enthusiasm for new and exciting experiences rather than danger itself; often used for travel, food, or lifestyle choices, not necessarily risky.

    强调对新奇刺激经历的热情,而不是危险本身;常用于旅行、饮食或生活方式的选择,不一定涉及危险。

    She is adventurous and loves trying new foods in every country.

    她喜欢冒险,喜欢在每个国家尝试新的食物。

  • audacious

    Implies boldness that may seem shocking or defy convention; more formal and literary, often describing a plan or idea rather than a person's everyday behavior.

    暗示大胆到可能令人惊讶或不顾常规的程度;语气更正式、更书面,常用来形容计划或想法,而不是日常行为。

    It was an audacious plan to climb the mountain without any training.

    在没有任何训练的情况下爬山,这是一个大胆得令人吃惊的计划。

Daring, adventurous, and audacious can all describe taking risks, but differently. Daring stresses brave action facing danger. Adventurous stresses enjoying new, exciting experiences, not always dangerous ones. Audacious stresses boldness that seems shocking or breaks normal rules, and sounds more formal and literary.

这三个词都可以形容“愿意冒险”,但语气和用法不同:daring 强调面对危险时的勇敢行为,adventurous 强调喜欢尝试新奇刺激的经历(不一定危险),audacious 则强调大胆到近乎惊世骇俗或不顾常规,语气更正式、更书面。