Bravura



GRE 蓝宝

解释

GRE 红宝书

• adj. 华美的, 炫耀技巧的
• ［英］ 华丽而雄壮的表演 ( brilliant or ambitious performance)
• ［类］ bravura : performance / resplendent : appearance ( 华美的表演 / 灿烂的外表)

Webster Collegiate

I. noun

• Etymology: Italian, literally, bravery, from bravare to show off — more at bravado
• Date: 1757
• 1. a musical passage requiring exceptional agility and technical skill in execution
• 2. a florid brilliant style
• 3. a show of daring or brilliance

II. adjective

• Date: 1920
• 1. marked by a dazzling display of skill <a bravura performance>
• 2. ornate, showy

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