记忆方法
双解例句
小知识
If you are a courageous person, you face danger or stand up against the odds without flinching. Known as “The Man without Fear,” Daredevil is regarded as a very courageous superhero.
The adjective courageous derives from the Old French word corage, meaning “heart, innermost feelings, or temper.” In fairytales, the courageous knight battles the fire breathing dragon to save the princess. In recognition of their courageous actions, soldiers who have been wounded or killed while serving are given the Purple Heart medal.
实用短语
单词用法
bold：侧重指面对困难或危险时勇往直前，勇于进取的勇敢精神。
brave：含义广泛，指天生的勇敢，无所畏惧地面对困难与危险，侧重胆识与果断。
courageous：正式用词，侧重指在一切情况下都有胆量，无所畏惧，强调基于道德信念，经深思熟虑后所产生的勇敢。
daring：强调面临意外或危险时胆大心细，头脑冷静。褒义贬义均可用，贬义指胆大妄为。
heroic：正式用词，多指在战争或重大危险时，为他人为事业忘我献身的英雄气概。
fearless：语气肯定，侧重在危险时无所畏惧，毫无动摇。
词根词缀
后缀: -ous
表形容词,通常放在一个完整的单词后面,表示”……的”
adj.
rigorous 严格的,严厉的,严酷的,严密的,严谨的rigor严格,严厉,苛刻,严密+ous……的→adj.严格的,严厉的,严酷的,严密的,严谨的
advantageous 有利的,有助的advantage优势,有利条件,利益+ous……的→adj.有利的,有助的
courageous 勇敢的,无畏的courage勇气,精神+ous……的→adj.勇敢的,无畏的
dangerous 危险的,不安全的danger危险,危险物,威胁+ous……的→adj.危险的,不安全的
poisonous 有毒的,恶意的,恶毒的,道德败坏的poison毒药+ous……的→adj.有毒的,恶意的,恶毒的,道德败坏的
同义词辨析
这些形容词均含有”勇敢的”之意。
同义词
audacious / brave / stout-hearted / bold-spirited / manful / nervy / virile / high-spirited / dauntless / aweless / unappalled / great-hearted / dreadless / manly / adventurous / bold / self-assured / gallant / assured / lionhearted / fearless / heroic / valiant / gutsy / unblenched / intrepid / undaunted / plucky / daring / undismayed / pot-valorous / unalarmed / hero-like / stout / valorous / confident / chivalrous
stalwart / stalworth / unflinching / firm / unyielding / unswerving / resolute / unfaltering / unbending / indomitable / unconquerable / intrepid / unshrinking / steadfast / invincible / staunch / sturdy