Audacity



GRE

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n.大胆, 鲁莽
• ［英］ n.大胆, 鲁莽 ( temerity)
• ［类］ daredevil : audacity / malcontent : dissatisfaction ( 冒失鬼特点是鲁莽 / 不满者特点是不满)

Webster Collegiate

noun (plural -ties)

• Etymology: Middle English audacite, from Latin audac-, audax
• Date: 15th century
• 1. the quality or state of being audacious: as
  • a. intrepid boldness
  • b. bold or arrogant disregard of normal restraints had the audacity to defy his boss
• 2. an audacious act — usually used in pluralher worst audacities did not seem to surprise him — Edith Wharton
• Synonyms: see temerity

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