/breɪv ||; brev/adj1 ready to do things that are dangerous or difficult without showing fear 勇敢的;英勇的: the brave soldiers who fought in the war 在战场杀敌的英勇战士‘This may hurt a little, so try and be brave,’ said the dentist. 牙医说:“这可能有点痛,勇敢一点熬一熬就是了。”
2 needing or showing courage 需要勇气的;显出勇气的:
a brave decision 勇敢的决定 ➔bravely adv The men bravely defended the town for three days. 这些人英勇捍恒该镇三天。 put on a brave face;put a brave face on sth to pretend that you feel confident and happy when you do not 装出信心十足或很愉快的样子